About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving positive 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.
Job Summary:
Salas O’Brien’s San Jose office is looking for a personable Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager to join our multi-discipline design team! The position will be within our Advanced Technologies Services Group focusing on HVAC design, plumbing, process gas and fluid projects in existing buildings. Projects include the design and construction administration for clean room HVAC systems, equipment retrofits, HVAC controls integration/coordination, and process piping systems. As a Salas O’Brien design engineer, candidates will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence. This position offers significant leadership opportunities and exposure to premier institutional clients. The role will also include business development, marketing, and project management duties. If you think this might be a good fit for you, keep reading and apply!
Responsibilities:
- Design of building mechanical systems, process piping, and industrial facility projects.
- Prepare design drawings, specifications, reports, and construction document packages utilizing office and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations with software tools.
- Develop/modify Process Flow and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (PFD and P&ID).
- Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors for product selections, and quotations.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts.
- Visit construction sites to monitor progress, conduct punch list walks, perform construction administration site surveys and other duties per contract documents.
- Work well independently and as part of an experienced team.
- Receive project assignments from Project Managers, accept direction while following jobsite rules and procedures.
- May assign duties and schedules, answer questions and provide daily guidance to other team members, i.e., Designers and CAD Technicians.
- Check all technical work for accuracy.
- Recognize problems quickly and seek advice from Team Leader or Senior Engineer.
- Increase technical competency while seeking and executing work in new and evolving market sectors.
- Have an understanding of mechanical systems, ductwork, chiller plants, air handlers, and CRAC/CRAH.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and detailed understanding of ACAD, CAD standards and Revit a plus.
- 5-10 years of design/engineering experience in HVAC, chilled water, process/compressed gasses, and general understanding of basic industrial processes.
Desired Qualifications:
- California P.E. license in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Benefits:
- Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
- Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
- Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
- Competitive compensation package.
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.
