Mechanical Engineer

  • Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with HVAC design experience?

You may be an excellent fit for a role in our New York City office!

Job Summary:

Salas O'Brien is currently seeking a mechanical design engineer and project manager for our HVAC design, plumbing, and fire protection projects in existing buildings.

Projects include design, construction administration, and project management for building management system installations, HVAC systems & equipment retrofits, HVAC controls, and plumbing systems.

As a Salas O'Brien design engineer, candidates will join a highly skilled team of designers pursuing engineering excellence in existing buildings. This position offers significant leadership opportunity and exposure to premier institutional clients.

Responsibilities include:

Perform heating and cooling load calculations with industry-standard load sizing software tools

Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions

Select and size HVAC and controls equipment

Develop HVAC sequences of operation

Prepare design drawings, specifications, and construction document packages

Develop project cost estimates

Perform computer-aided design (CAD)

Coordinate with equipment vendors for product selections, cutsheets, and quotes

Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts

Conduct punch list and construction administration site surveys

Support other engineering tasks as needed

Required skills include:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from accredited program

New York State Licensed Professional Engineer preferred

4-7 years of relevant consulting engineering experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Working knowledge of NYC/NYS building, mechanical, and plumbing codes

Ability to work independently with supervision and collaboratively in team environment.

Interpersonal and communication skills

Time and project management skills

Location

: New York, NY

Salary Range:

$90,000-$125,000/year

Travel

: 10%

Company Benefits Include:

Annual discretionary bonus

Five weeks of paid time off (base amount, including three weeks PTO and 10 office closure days)

Parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements

Retirement plan

401(k) employer match up to 3.5%

Additional employer contribution up to 1%, paid in shares of the company stock fund based on annual company performance

RRSP employer match for Canada-based team members

Multiple medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents, including $0 medical plan for individuals

Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Accident and critical illness insurance (voluntary)

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Continuing education through Salas O'Brien Academy and professional development tracks

Licensing support

International sponsorship. #LI

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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.

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.

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Position Id:

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Job ID: 483007417
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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