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Salas O'Brien ยท 2 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will design mechanical systems for various projects, lead project teams, and ensure code compliance while developing strong client relationships.

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Responsibilities

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 building types
Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trace 700/3D, 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

Qualification

HVAC system designLoad/Energy calculationsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseAuto CADRevitProject managementWork ethicCommunication skillsTeam leadershipOrganizational skills

Required

You have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
You possess Professional Engineer (PE) license
You have a minimum of 8 years of design experience
You have knowledge in the design of HVAC systems
You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
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

Preferred

You have a minimum of 2 years of project management experience

Company

Salas O'Brien

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Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Irvine, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.salasobrien.com/about/

H1B Sponsorship

Salas O'Brien has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (3)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Blackstone Group
2024-01-22Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Paul Silva
Chief Operating Officer
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Karl F. Frey
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