Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/Data Centers)

Location: On-site in New York, NY, at 550 7th Avenue. Travel is less than 15%. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated engineering and consulting services across data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, infrastructure, and other building types.

What you will do

• Develop mechanical and HVAC designs, calculations, and construction documents for mission-critical facilities.
• Design and select equipment for chilled-water, air-handling, and cooling systems.
• Coordinate integrated solutions with electrical, structural, and controls disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor RFI responses.
• Support field reviews and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on scope, schedules, technical requirements, process improvement, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of HVAC and mechanical system design experience, preferably in mission-critical, data center, or high-tech facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical system redundancy, energy efficiency, and load diversity principles.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design tools such as HAP, TRACE 700, or similar.
• Engineer in Training certification is required; Professional Engineer licensure or the ability to obtain it within 12 months is strongly preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with CFD analysis, energy modeling, or sustainability design practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on large-scale data center projects across North America.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative, technology-driven, and employee-owned work environment.
• Competitive benefits and ownership opportunities through the employee ownership program.