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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Salas O'Brien
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
SR. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

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.

Our Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to provide design services for our diverse projects: Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare or Aviation You will be leading a top-notch team in a collaborative environment.

General Duties

  • Leading the design effort on large and small projects
  • Manage design schedules and design team members
  • Ability to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
  • Conduct preliminary evaluations
  • Prepare various reports and meeting minutes
  • Produce design documents (drawings, specifications, and reports)

Required Experience

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (PE Registration preferred)
  • 10 plus years of experience in Mechanical Design including HVAC load calculations, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, air distribution design of VAV and CV systems, hydronic system design, equipment selection, Shop drawing review, assessment of existing systems and facilities, and field observation and reporting.
  • Extensive knowledge of the International Mechanical and Energy Conservation Codes
  • Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare or Aviation preferred but not required.
  • Must know REVIT and AutoCAD
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and manage multiple projects.
  • Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have a Real ID valid driver’s license.

Location: Onsite in Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $95-120K

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.

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, color, 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.

Salary : $95,000 - $120,000

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