Mechanical Engineer

Location: Canada (Remote)

At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company, we tell our clients that we are engineered for impact. This passion for making a diAerence applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That is why we are 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 will 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 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.

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and coordination of mechanical systems for mission-critical data centers and other high-performance facilities across North America. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to develop cutting-edge HVAC and mechanical system designs that meet stringent reliability,



redundancy, and energy-eAiciency standards.

This position oAers opportunities to grow professionally within a collaborative, technology driven, and employee-owned organization.

Key Responsibilities

 Develop detailed mechanical and HVAC designs, calculations, and construction documents for mission-critical facilities.

 Perform system design and equipment selection for chilled water, air handling, and cooling systems.

 Coordinate with electrical, structural, and controls disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.

 Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and contractor RFI responses.

 Support field reviews and commissioning activities to ensure design intent and performance requirements are met.

 Apply relevant codes and standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IMC, and applicable local and provincial building codes.

 Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define scope, schedule, and technical requirements.

 Contribute to continuous process improvement and mentor junior staA where applicable.

Qualifications &

Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution

(Master’s preferred).

 10+ years of experience in HVAC and mechanical system design,



preferably in mission-critical, data center, or high-tech facilities.

 Robust understanding of mechanical system redundancy, energy eAiciency, and load diversity principles.

 Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC design tools such as HAP, TRACE 700, or similar.

 Working knowledge of CFD analysis, energy modeling, or sustainability design practices is a plus.

 Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

 Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada required, with registration in the applicable province or territory.

 Authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

 Experience in high-tech industries and mission-critical environments.

 Unique, large-scale data center projects across North America.

 Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

 Supportive and innovative team environment.

 Competitive salary, benefits, and ownership opportunities through the Salas

O’Brien employee-ownership program.

Location: Canada (Remote)

Travel: Less than 15%

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, provincial, or local laws.

Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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