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Salas O'Brien, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industrial)

nashville, TN

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Salas O'Brien, Inc. lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industrial) opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

Job Summary

The position will be within our Industrial Power and Process division with a primary focus on large utility generation/distribution systems. The role will also include business development, marketing, and project management duties. This role oversees complex mechanical projects from early programming through construction administration, while guiding and developing junior engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

Experienced in design of turbine, reciprocating, and steam-based power generation systems, hydronic systems, gas compression and distribution systems, building mechanical systems, development of site and facility arrangements, and general process or industrial facility projects.

Experienced in the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).

Able to perform high-complexity engineering designs included analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection.

Experienced in the development of drawing and specification packages for the execution of both Design Build and Design-Bid-Build project styles.

As Project Manager, manage, direct, and supervise project to assure project confirms to the commitments related to time, quality, and cost. Deal directly with client to establish project schedules and expectations. Coordinate other disciplines as needed to ensure project deliverables are coordinated to ensure constructability.

Manage, direct and supervise mechanical engineering staff in the execution of projects to meet schedules and budget goals of projects.

Be familiar with and apply applicable codes.

Supplement Salas O'Brien design standards and administrative procedures where needed.

Assist team leader in manpower projections and scheduling of work.

Assist team leader in maintaining and developing client base through various business development efforts.

Assist market segment manager and team leader in preparation of RFP type proposal responses including project write ups, resumes, fee developments.

Take an active lead in proposal for work process. Identify prospective clients and work in conjunction with team leader to establish relationship with those clients.

Identify new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business

Qualifications and Experience

Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school.

Professional Engineers (PE) license.

Must have Project Management experience.

Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.

Knowledge of project approach and system design.

Willingness to build and maintain relationships with clients.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses 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

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

10 years:

Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional Engineer

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Worksite address

nashville, TN, 37247, US

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