Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Level)

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

The mid-level Mechanical Engineer serves to provide 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 higher education, commercial, health care, industrial, and large campus facilities.

In this role, you will

• Develop the HVAC systems design of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs.
• Provide engineering design, evaluation and planning of complex mechanical systems for variety of project types.
• Perform Load/Energy calculations with software such as Trane 3D Plus and IESVE.

• Develop reports/studies.
• Write/edit project specifications.
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems.
• Provide construction administration services.

You will be a great fit if

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• You have a minimum of 4 years of hands-on design experience
• You are knowledgeable in the design of HVAC systems

• You have knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
• You have experience as a project manager leading a multi-discipline design team.
• You have an excellent work ethic and attitude

Skills/abilities

• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• Ability to lead and work as a team

• Required proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office
• Ability to travel

Location: Madison, WI (On-site)

Travel: Yes, up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 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.