Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

The senior level mechanical engineer completes mechanical design for healthcare projects from project start through project finish.

Responsibilities:

Owns complex mechanical projects from start to finish.

• Performs individual aspects of mechanical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects. This is inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

o HVAC – Split system/Package Heat Pumps, Chilled Water/Hot Water

Hydronics, Steam/Condensate, Constant volume and variable volume air

distribution systems.

o Plumbing – Medical gas systems, Hot and cold water/waste and vent

systems, Compressed air systems.

o Fire Protection – Performance drawings and specification for wet pipe and

dry pipe systems.

• Assigns and manages tasks to Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Consultants I, II, and III.
• Manages cross-discipline coordination both internal and external to our company.
• Performs appropriate field work to determine a design direction, including making educated decisions on system upgrades.

• Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.
• Manages the mechanical peer review/ QC of work performed by others at our company.
• Is a leader for office in mechanical technical situations.
• Manages Clients related to mechanical engineering design.
• Attends and directs pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for mechanical projects.
• Manages the mechanical construction process: RFI’s, owner/ architect/contractor meeting attendance, submittals, construction observation site visits and reports.
• Determine the scope of services required for mechanical projects which may include conducting field surveys, meeting with clients, analysis and selection of systems, evaluating project budgets, completing design documents and technical specifications.

• Develop fee proposals for mechanical engineering projects.
• Manage mechanical engineering projects both internal to DWG and external.
• Technical expert for DWG related to Mechanical Engineering. Present at local technical conferences on mechanical topics and attends project interviews and marketing events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides mentoring to Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Consultants.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree
• Certifications/Registrations: PE, registered in South Carolina and other states as required
• Experience: 10+ years
• Other Skills / Abilities:
• Ability to work in Revit/Microsoft Office/ HVAC Load Analysis Program (HAP or TRACE)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment

Location Charleston, SC

Travel To project sites and to meet with clients

Benefits:

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.