Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplined 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 address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes high tech, telecom, data centers, K-12 Education, higher education, commercial, retail/mixed-use spaces, municipal and institutional Facilities.

In this role, you will:

• Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for a variety of market types
• Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as HAP, IES and similar programs
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
• Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
• Write/edit project specifications
• Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
• Complete code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services
• Perform QA/QC of design work
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
• Lead project teams and serve as the 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 Professional Engineer (PE) license
• You have an LEED certification / experience, preferred
• You have a minimum of 10 years of design experience
• You have knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
• You have knowledge of Process piping, a plus.
• You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines

Skills/abilities:

• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office
• Ability to travel

Location: San Jose, CA

Travel: up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits:

Salas O'Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Salas O'Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.