Mechanical Engineer/ Designer
- Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Full Time
Mechanical Engineer/ Designer
Mechanical Engineer/ Designer
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:
The Mechanical Engineer/ Designer serves to design HVAC systems for buildings such as schools, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces. As a Salas O'Brien Mechanical Designer, you will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence in new and existing buildings with significant leadership opportunity and exposure to premier clients.
The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, and municipal, institutional facilities and resorts in the Caribbean!
General Duties:
Design Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems for various types of facilities
Produce mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit software
Perform field investigations
Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming
Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)
Skills:
Demonstrated facilitation experience
Proficiency in Revit, Auto CAD and MS Office
Strong understanding of duct design, piping design, air handlers, heat pump, and boiler systems
Experience with performing load calculations, equipment selection and design, wet and dry side system design
Knowledge of IBC, IMC and IECCC codes, DDC controls, HAP or Energy Pro
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred but not required
You have 3+ years of experience in HVAC design and construction
Must have strong verbal and written communications skills in design and specifications
Location
: New Orleans, LA
Travel
: Minimal
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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 - Salas O'Brien benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (AI) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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Mechanical Engineer/ Designer
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:
The Mechanical Engineer/ Designer serves to design HVAC systems for buildings such as schools, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces. As a Salas O'Brien Mechanical Designer, you will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence in new and existing buildings with significant leadership opportunity and exposure to premier clients.
The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, and municipal, institutional facilities and resorts in the Caribbean!
General Duties:
Design Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems for various types of facilities
Produce mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit software
Perform field investigations
Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming
Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)
Skills:
Demonstrated facilitation experience
Proficiency in Revit, Auto CAD and MS Office
Strong understanding of duct design, piping design, air handlers, heat pump, and boiler systems
Experience with performing load calculations, equipment selection and design, wet and dry side system design
Knowledge of IBC, IMC and IECCC codes, DDC controls, HAP or Energy Pro
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred but not required
You have 3+ years of experience in HVAC design and construction
Must have strong verbal and written communications skills in design and specifications
Location
: New Orleans, LA
Travel
: Minimal
#LI-Hybrid
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 - Salas O'Brien benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (AI) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job
Dice Id:
91136464
Position Id:
bdc3dc2d9bf1ac80ab32819eaa70240c
Job ID: 483011934
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025
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