Early Career Mechanical Engineer
Salas O'BrienSan Diego, California, United States
Posted April 15, 2026
70000 - 110000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and technical services firm dedicated to enhancing the human experience through the built environment. The company delivers a full spectrum of services—including architecture, interiors, commissioning, fire protection, LEED and cost estimating, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions such as wind, solar, geothermal, and fuel cells—alongside structural, civil, acoustics, lighting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security design. Salas O’Brien distinguishes itself by prioritizing sustainability and decarbonization while driving measurable impact for clients, supported by a culture that fosters growth and opportunity for its team members. Recognized as a top firm by Engineering News‑Record and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer and a consistent presence on the Inc. 5000 list, the firm combines industry leadership with a fast‑growing, employee‑focused ethos.
Job Description
At Salas O’Brien, 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. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services.
Requirements
- Develop HVAC system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
- Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of mechanical systems for healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and data center market types
- Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
- Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
- Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
- General knowledge of project specifications and editing techniques
- General knowledge of California code requirements, including California Building Code (CBC) and HCAI-specific requirements
- Complete code compliance research
- Coordinate work with other disciplines
- Provide construction administration services
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to deliver projects on schedule and within scope
- Support proposal development and technical input for projects as needed
- Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of design standards and best practices
- Contribute to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration
- Continue to build technical expertise in specialized mechanical systems
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid leave programs for military service and new parents
- Merit increases
- Performance discretionary bonus
- Stock