Mechanical Engineer, Salas O’Brien

Where: Oakland, CA

Post date: August 12, 2026

Description of the role:

Our office in Oakland, CA is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment with primary responsibility to engineer and design projects for Data Centers, Commercial, Telecom, Education, and other highly sophisticated facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 a variety of market types
  • Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing HVAC systems
  • Perform Load/Energy calculations with a variety of software as dictated by Client standards.
  • Write/edit project specifications
  • Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
  • Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
  • Complete code compliance research
  • Collaborate with teammates from other design disciplines to deliver a well-coordinated project.
  • Provide construction administration services
  • Perform QA/QC of design work

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 2-5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Registration as EIT or PE preferred.

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