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Mechanical Design Engineer

OEI | O'BRIEN Engineering Architecture
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Job Description

OEI (O'Brien Engineering & Architecture) is seeking an Mechanical Controls Design Engineer (Building Automation and Controls focused) to support facility design projects nationwide, primarily in support of US federal customers (including Veterans Affairs, Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force, Space Force, Homeland Security). OEI has a long, nearly 40-year history and a strong pipeline for growth extending into 2035. Key Responsibilities:

  • Building system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases.
  • Experience with central plants, hydronic, steam/ VRF and energy recovery systems.
  • Working knowledge of building and building system codes (IBC, IECC, IMC, ASHRAE standards and NFPA standards.
  • Proficient in Revit, building load and energy modeling software (OEI uses Trane Trace 700), Bluebeam, AutoCAD
  • Design mechanical systems, air and water side and related controls.
  • Possess general working knowledge of different mechanical systems; stay up to date on industry advancements including best-practices for applicability.
  • Supervise the installation of the designed systems and equipment.
  • Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and design analyses.
  • Attend client meetings and represent the mechanical interests of the firm.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • 7 years of experience designing mechanical HVAC systems for commercial buildings, health care and federal projects.
  • PE License required, LEED accreditation a plus.
  • This role will require occasional travel to project sites.

For more information about us visit: www.obrieneng.com | linkedin.com/company/obrieneng

Company Description

Primarily located in North Texas, OEI is a full design services firm with a big company future, and, we are looking for motivated and qualified team players to join us on the journey. We were founded 38 years ago in 1987; today, we serve clients throughout the US and its territories serving on federal, healthcare, military, local government, and institutional projects. We’ve had significant success in winning many large federal contracts, providing a work pipeline that extends well into 2035. We also have a well-established, growing municipal, land development and private practice. OEI is honored as the recipient of the national Society of American Military Engineers' Robert Flowers Small Business of the 2020.

Are you ready to work in a dynamic, challenging, rewarding environment? Let's talk. See how we can partner together in a way that our best efforts will help build your career and your best efforts will strengthen our company in a way that is measurable, recognized, and appreciated.

OEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Texas HUB, and SBE firm.

OEI's foundations: teamwork, entrepreneurial mindset (taking ownership of the problem and the solution), continuous improvement, competence, ethical behavior

What makes us unique?

We offer high expertise in a small package

We are structured to hear, understand, and solve customer problems

We have a culture of training and employee development

Primarily located in North Texas, OEI is a full design services firm with a big company future, and, we are looking for motivated and qualified team players to join us on the journey. We were founded 38 years ago in 1987; today, we serve clients throughout the US and its territories serving on federal, healthcare, military, local government, and institutional projects. We’ve had significant success in winning many large federal contracts, providing a work pipeline that extends well into 2035. We also have a well-established, growing municipal, land development and private practice. OEI is honored as the recipient of the national Society of American Military Engineers' Robert Flowers Small Business of the 2020. Are you ready to work in a dynamic, challenging, rewarding environment? Let's talk. See how we can partner together in a way that our best efforts will help build your career and your best efforts will strengthen our company in a way that is measurable, recognized, and appreciated. OEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Texas HUB, and SBE firm. OEI's foundations: teamwork, entrepreneurial mindset (taking ownership of the problem and the solution), continuous improvement, competence, ethical behavior What makes us unique? We offer high expertise in a small package We are structured to hear, understand, and solve customer problems We have a culture of training and employee development

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