Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

At Salas O'Brien, our passion for engineering drives us to make a meaningful impact every day. We embody our values of inspiration, achievement, and connection, fostering a culture where every team member shares ownership of our collective success and works toward a sustainable future. 
Established in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm committed to creating impact for our clients, team members, and communities. We embrace challenges as opportunities and design enduring solutions for today and tomorrow. 
We offer integrated engineering and consulting services across diverse industries, including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and more. Our expertise spans structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and beyond. 

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will assist in the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems, contributing to the development of innovative products and solutions. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Communicate and coordinate design work
• Act as a mechanical Lead for small projects.
• Work on 1-2 project designs simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Actively participate and contribute to project and interdepartmental meetings to facilitate successful completion of projects and to meet customer expectations and needs.
• Participate in project SMACCTM reviews.
• Conduct terrestrial laser scanning site visits, and review and discuss project concepts with owner.
• Assist in preparation of construction documents and design deliverables.
• Create and modify 3D models for design work.
• Perform mechanical calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards.
• Be capable of developing proficiency in the use of Revit and AutoCAD. Some CAD
background preferred.
• Have or be able to effectively develop knowledge in the use of Excel, Belt Analyst, Pipeflo, and other calculation software

QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
▪ Engineer in Training strongly preferred.
▪ Excellent communication skills
▪ Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient
manner.
▪ Commitment to maintaining the company’s professional image and reputation with timely, error free, accurate deliverables, which meet or exceed clients’ expectations.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Some travel may be required.
o Site conditions will vary, but can be in facilities with high heat, excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust.
o Site visits can also include walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and bending and stooping to examine progress or status of work, or to adjust settings to field devices or equipment.

STATUS: In-Office 100%

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)