Entry-level Mechanical Engineer

Entry-level Mechanical Engineer

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 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.

Job Summary: You’ll be part of a team that provides creative solutions that build success for our clients and employees. Your role will include developing and sustaining relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing technical solutions through design and consulting services that address the facility manager and/or owner’s requirements.

Responsibilities: The types of projects that you may work on include:

• Healthcare Facilities
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Office Facilities
• Laboratories
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Educational Facilities
• Successful candidates have excellent problem solving and communication skills, able to adjust work priorities, adapt to changes and can find creative solutions to unique challenges.

As an Entry-level Mechanical Engineer for projects, you will be required to work with other building engineering staff to efficiently develop building HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection system designs. In addition, the Building Mechanical Engineer coordinates with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers and Designers from other disciplines on their project teams to coordinate the designs of the project’s systems. The Mechanical Engineer will also create 3-D Revit models and produce construction documents of building HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, have taken or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and desires obtaining their PE license. A Professional Engineering license is expected once the required years of experience have been obtained. You will be required to:
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, able to find creative, innovative solutions to challenges.
• Have excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to be delegated to
• Have excellent teamwork skills
• Be effective at handling multiple tasks
• Be able to quickly adapt to changes
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and customer service
• Be an ambassador of the firm to the public

Specifically, you will be required to

• Clearly communicate design recommendations to our clients, project teams, construction contractors and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary
• Work independently or as part of a team on projects with other technical staff to develop the mechanical systems designs that are needed, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated, and that the quality assurance measures have been followed.
• Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements.
• Able to work within a project team to efficiently produce project 3-D Revit models and construction documents of building mechanical systems
• Will back check your own work to assure accuracy
• Able to implement and utilize project specific model and drawing standards
• Can effectively coordinate work with other project team members
• Participate in mechanical department standard development and maintenance
• Assist the work of other engineers and designers as a design Engineer to generate project deliverables.

Location: Akron, OH

Travel: Up to 5%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $78,000 - $80,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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, colour, 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.