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MEP CAD/BIM Designer

Salas O'Brien
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

MEP CAD/BIM Designer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

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.

Responsibilities: 

  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Designer will be assisting engineers in the design process
  • Working with Engineers to generate complete construction drawings per company standards
  • Setting up projects and file systems
  • Coordinating with multiple disciplines
  • Verification and measurements of field conditions

Qualifications:

  • AS, BS, or Trade school certification in drafting and design
  • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD 2018 or newer, MEP Revit modeling, and Revu BlueBeam; minimum 3 years of working experience
  • Must have accuracy and detail-oriented for high-quality workmanship
  • Require time-management skills to handle requests and prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency in verbal and written communication and documentation
  • Multitasking, ability to work independently, assumes ownership of assignments
  • Interpersonal skills to work with different departments
  • Construction experience highly desirable

Location: San Jose, CA

Travel: Minimal travel to local sites may be required.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base hourly range for this role is $32 - $48 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

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.

Third Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We also offer awesome benefits—everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, plus incentives for sustainable living, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at the arrangement of your manager.

Salary : $32 - $48

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