Mechanical Consultant III (HVAC)

Location: Remote within the United States; project locations include Charleston, South Carolina. Travel to project sites and client meetings is required, including customary field work and construction observation site visits.

Base salary: $85,000–$95,000 USD per year, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm delivering integrated engineering and consulting solutions across building, infrastructure, science, technology, healthcare, education, clean energy, and robotics projects.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design for complex projects from project start through construction administration with limited supervision.
• Design HVAC systems including split and packaged heat pumps, chilled and hot water hydronics, steam and condensate, and constant- and variable-volume air distribution.
• Design plumbing systems including medical gas, domestic water, waste and vent, and compressed air systems.
• Develop performance drawings and specifications for wet-pipe and dry-pipe fire protection systems.
• Coordinate work across internal and external disciplines, manage tasks assigned to Mechanical Consultants I and II, and provide mentoring.
• Perform quality control, field investigations, construction administration, RFI responses, submittal reviews, site observations, client meetings, and record drawing development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Revit, Microsoft Office, and an HVAC load analysis program such as HAP or TRACE.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, and provide strong customer service.
• Must be able to work in the United States and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to drive to project sites and perform field work, including occasional work beyond 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.

Nice to have

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
• Master’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization with a people-first approach to problem solving.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, company holidays, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources.
• Performance-based bonuses and professional development support.