Mechanical Engineer/ Project Manager

The RMH Group, a Salas O’Brien Company, has been making a difference in the world and our environment through engineering for nearly 65 years with our headquarters located in Lakewood, Colorado and a branch office in Phoenix, Arizona. Our team is growing and looking to add an experienced electrical engineer team member with a minimum of 10 years of design and project leadership experience, ideally with experience in data centers, healthcare, central utility plants, and/or laboratories. Our culture of learning and development will lead to continued growth as we place an emphasis on properly prioritizing work-life harmony while working on challenging engineering projects. We view each project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

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 Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager will be responsible for technical performance as well as possess diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Our team is growing and looking to add an experienced mechanical engineer/project leader team member to our Lakewood office with a minimum of 10 years of design experience. Must have the ability to apply techniques, modifications and theories and have the ability to make decisions independently while still utilizing guidance from other engineers and project managers. Mentoring less experienced team members is also an important facet of this position. We view every project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for commercial buildings (project size will vary based upon experience)
• Takes ownership of all aspects related to project
• Responsible for small proposals and presentations to clients
• Responsible for producing change orders in regards to out of scope work
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clients for the firm
• Project manager for mechanical and electrical projects (project size will vary based upon experience)
• Resolves payment issues with clients
• Forecasts staffing needs for projects
• Plans and schedules project production coordinating with lead engineers
• Tracks and monitors budget, schedules and task lists
• Coordinates with internal team members such as engineers, admins, drafters
• Coordinates with external team members such as owners, architects, sub consultants
• Participates and/or leads meetings with clients/owners

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• Prefer a minimum of ten (10) years building design experience in the MEP industry
• Professional Engineer Licensure is preferred
• Registration as a Professional Engineer required and ability to obtain registration in Colorado
• Ideally, the engineer will have experience in data centers, healthcare, central utility plants, and/or laboratories.

Skills Required

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Promotes positive attitude, image
• Possesses excellent motivational skills
• Shows fairness and consistency; is decisive
• Shows good judgment and reasoning ability
• Takes initiative to set goals and works purposefully to achieve them
• Exhibits effective interpersonal skills – speaking, writing and listening
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and CAD, BlueBeam and REVIT software, CFD software and analysis experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Work collaboratively with others

Location: Lakewood, CO

Travel: Up to 5%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 USD per year. 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 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

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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.