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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.
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The
Senior Mechanical Engineer
serves to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to develop collaborative working relationships. The project markets include higher education, healthcare, laboratories, K-12 education, commercial, government and institutional. In This Role, You Will Develop mechanical system designs based on scope of work and/or client requirements. Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of building types. Perform load and energy calculations with software such as IES and similar programs. Conduct existing building surveys and document existing mechanical systems. Develop system design and selection of equipment based on engineering calculation and analysis. Develop project specifications. Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies. Complete code compliance research. Coordinate work with other disciplines. Provide construction administration services, including site visits during construction, submittal review, and RFI responses. Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers. Lead project teams and serve as a primary contact for clients. Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews. You Will Be a Great Fit If You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. You possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Minimum 8+ years of design experience in HVAC systems. You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines. Skills/abilities Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent work ethic and attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work. Ability to provide clear direction to junior team members in a collaborative mentorship. Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office. Ability to travel. Location : Newton, MA (Hybrid) Travel : Yes, local travel to clients. 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, color, 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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
serves to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of mechanical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to develop collaborative working relationships. The project markets include higher education, healthcare, laboratories, K-12 education, commercial, government and institutional. In This Role, You Will Develop mechanical system designs based on scope of work and/or client requirements. Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of building types. Perform load and energy calculations with software such as IES and similar programs. Conduct existing building surveys and document existing mechanical systems. Develop system design and selection of equipment based on engineering calculation and analysis. Develop project specifications. Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies. Complete code compliance research. Coordinate work with other disciplines. Provide construction administration services, including site visits during construction, submittal review, and RFI responses. Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers. Lead project teams and serve as a primary contact for clients. Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews. You Will Be a Great Fit If You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. You possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Minimum 8+ years of design experience in HVAC systems. You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines. Skills/abilities Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent work ethic and attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work. Ability to provide clear direction to junior team members in a collaborative mentorship. Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office. Ability to travel. Location : Newton, MA (Hybrid) Travel : Yes, local travel to clients. 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, color, 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. Seniority level
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