Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (San Antonio)

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 of 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:  
ICT’s San Antonio office is looking for a personable Project Mechanical Engineer to join a multidiscipline design team. The position will be within our Design/Build Group. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the mechanical engineering scope for projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Deal directly with clients/owners to determine specific project needs.
• Lead mechanical design for projects including higher education, commercial, industrial, defense sector, federal, and mission critical.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, central utilities, mechanical room, instrumentation, controls, energy management, ductwork and piping design.
• Utilize Revit to create 3D models including families, schedules and system layouts.
• Be familiar with and apply applicable codes and owner guidelines.
• Review project submittals ensuring project compliance.
• Conduct project due diligence and construction administration trips.
• Prepare technical reports, project assessments and project specifications.
• Coach and support new engineers in developing technical and professional skills.
• Work closely with senior engineering staff and project managers for ensuring appropriate QA/QC is accommodated on projects.

Qualifications:

• HVAC & Plumbing design is preferred; 3 or more years' experience.
• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering.
• Revit Experience is required.
• PE is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
• Knowledge of project approach and system design.
• Willingness to build and maintain relationships with clients.

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.

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Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.