Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our Bethesda Office is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with design experience in HVAC. You will be providing engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for healthcare, science & technology, education, and commercial projects.

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. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, science & technology, education, and commercial projects. In this role, you will:

• Develop the HVAC systems design of a given project based on the scope of work and/or client RFPs
• Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for healthcare, science & technology, education, and commercial projects
• Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trace 700, Manual J, 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
• Code compliance research
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Provide construction administration services

You will be a great fit if: You have a 10-15 years of design experience. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. PE/EIT & LEED certification/experience is a plus. Experience with laboratories/medical facilities design is preferred.

Skills/abilities: Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office. Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines. Excellent work ethic and attitude. Good communication and time management skills. Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work. Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team.

Location: Bethesda, MD Compensation: Salary- $150-$175K/yr

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.

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.