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Salas O'Brien Engineers, Inc. is a model Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our ethnic and cultural diversity is a great source of pride among us. Aside from making ours a rich environment in which to spend the biggest portion of our lives, our diversity also brings innovative ideas, problem solving techniques, and creative design solutions to everything we do.

We are engaged in continuous and on-going recruitment for professional engineers, as well as for all the complimentary support positions (CADD, administrative, and financial).

This is a fast paced, high energy, entrepreneurial company that is always on the lookout for like-minded high quality individuals.
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Available Positions

AutoCAD Designer / Drafter (Immediate Openings: Oakland & San Jose)
Architect or Job Captain
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer (Immediate Openings: Oakland)
Telecom Engineer
Telecom Designer

If you feel that your qualifications and personality meet our needs, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@salasobrien.com

AutoCAD Designer / Drafter
We are seeking a talented, energetic, entrepreneurial self-starter who is able to make decisions, think independently, and work well as a supporting member of an engineering and production team. Individual reports directly to the Manager of our AutoCAD department and must be proficient in AutoCAD (paper space and model space, XREF) and have experience with existing commercial, Industrial building design, HVAC, and Plumbing systems.
Requirements:

  • 2-5 years experience in AutoCAD
  • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Design of Plumbing and HVAC Systems a BIG plus
  • Good organizational skills and an extremely high level of attention      to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a team player

Required Education:
Associates/Bachelors Degree or certification in design, AutoCAD or engineering is desirable.
Required Application:
AutoCAD (a must), Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Adobe Acrobat, Powerpoint and Illustrator a Plus.
Job Locations:
Immediate openings in San Jose and Oakland offices!
  • San Jose, Corporate Office
  • Oakland, Branch Office (downtown,adjacent to BART stop)
  • Potential openings in Southern California

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    Architect or Job Captain
    We are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial self-starter for our Architectural Department. We are looking for an Architect or Job Captain with at least 3 years of experience to assist with ongoing/preparing contract documents. Work will involve but is not limited to field investigation, design, assisting with presentations, report preparation, programming, quality control, coordinating information, and working in all disciplines i.e. Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional. DSA experience a plus. Candidate must have a working knowledge of building codes and public agencies, should have new and remodel experience with commercial, industrial, and instructional projects.
    Requirements:
    • Must have 5-Year Architectural Degree
    • Must be a team player
    • Must have excellent communication skills
    • Must be able to edit/write specifications, have construction administration experience
    • Must be proficient in AutoCAD or ARCHICAD
    • Excellent organizational skills and an extremely high level of attention to detail

    Required Education:
    5 Year Degree
    Required Application:
    AutoCAD or ARCHICAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat a plus
    Job Locations:
  • San Jose, Corporate Office
  • Oakland, Branch Office (downtown,adjacent to BART stop)
  • Potential openings in Southern California

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    Electrical Engineer
    We are seeking an energetic, Electrical Engineer with a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and experience in a broad spectrum of building types. Because a majority of our work is in existing buildings, work will involve field investigation, design, scheduling, programming, quality control, and coordinating information/work of all disciplines, load calculations, lighting fixture selections, calculations, equipment cut sheet, sizing, and research of products or applications. Individual must be able to make decisions and think independently, as well as be a supporting member of a project team. Candidate must also be able to complete/perform all aspects of projects from beginning to end.
    Requirements:
    Registered P.E. or E.I.T. 1-5 years experience with Power/HVAC. Also desired: experience relative to transformer voltage substation design. MV distribution, short circuit studies, lighting, and campus/corporate power distribution. Must be a team player who can work with architects, have excellent communication skills, be able to detail, edit/write specifications, and lead construction administration. Must be proficient with MS Word/ Excel (AutoCAD skills, and ability to prepare cost estimates are a “plus” but not required). Should have new and remodel experience with commercial, industrial, and instructional projects, estimates, have a working knowledge of building codes, and public agencies including DSA.
    Required Education: 4 Year Degree
    Job Locations:

  • San Jose, Corporate Office
  • Oakland, Branch Office (downtown,adjacent to BART stop)
  • Potential openings in Southern California

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    Mechanical Engineer
    We are seeking an energetic, Mechanical Engineer with a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and experience in a broad spectrum of building types. Because a majority of our work is in existing buildings, work will involve field investigation, design, scheduling, programming, quality control, and coordinating information/work of all disciplines. Individual must be able to make decisions and think independently, as well as be a supporting member of a project team. The candidate must also be able to complete/perform all aspects of projects from beginning to end.
    Requirements:
    Registered P.E. or EIT. Construction document and Power/HVAC experience is required. We are looking for a team player with good communication skills, attention to detail, an ability to edit/write specifications, and an understanding of construction administration. Must be proficient with MS Word/Excel (AutoCAD skills are a “plus”, as is an ability to prepare cost estimates). Should have new and remodel experience with commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, including a working knowledge of building codes, and public agencies such as DSA, OSHPD, CEC, and City building and planning departments.
    Required Education: 4 Year Degree
    Job Locations:

  • San Jose, Corporate Office
  • Oakland, Branch Office (downtown,adjacent to BART stop)
  • Potential openings in Southern California

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    Telecom Engineer
    We are seeking an energetic Telecommunications Engineer with a thorough knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and experience in a broad spectrum of building types. Because a majority of our work is in existing buildings, work will involve field investigation, design, scheduling, programming, quality control, and coordinating information/work with other disciplines. Individual must be detail-oriented, able to make decisions and think logically and independently, as well as be a supporting member of a project team. The candidate must also be able to complete/perform all aspect of design projects from beginning to end.

    Requirements:

    Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) required. Bachelor's Degree in some engineering-related field is desirable. Experience in producing construction-grade documents is required. Excellent communications skills, ability to manage a small project team, adept at presentations, being able to detail, edit & write technical specifications, and lead construction management projects. Must be proficient with a computer. Should have experience in project cost estimations, and have a current, working knowledge of BICSI standards, building codes, and public agencies (i.e. DSA).
    Required Certification:
    Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
    Job Locations:

  • San Jose, Corporate Office
  • Oakland, Branch Office (downtown,adjacent to BART stop)
  • Potential openings in Southern California

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    Telecom Designer
    We are seeking an energetic Telecommunications Designer who is a self-starter, able to make decisions and think independently, and work well as a supporting member of a growing Telecommunications Department. Individual must have experience with telecommunications systems in existing commercial, industrial & educational buildings.

    Requirements:
    High School Graduate required. Associate's Degree or higher is desirable. Proficiency in AutoCAD (paper space, model space, XREF) is highly desirable. Experience with other industry trades (i.e. electrical, HVAC and plumbing) is desirable. Good communication skills, well organized, attention to detail. Must be proficient with a computer. Experience in network & systems engineering is desirable.
    Job Locations:
  • San Jose, Corporate Office
  • Oakland, Branch Office (downtown,adjacent to BART stop)
  • Potential openings in Southern California


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    About Salas O'Brien Engineers Inc.

    Salas O'Brien Engineers, Inc. is an established (30 years) Engineering & Architecture (E&A) firm. The firm provides expertise in all sectors of energy, infrastructure, engineering, and technology and has broad recognition for providing the highest quality solutions to the most challenging projects. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The firm offers quality benefits, has an energetic fast-paced atmosphere, and is located in historic district of downtown San Jose; with Branch offices in downtown Oakland and downtown Monterey; and potential branch office in Southern California. After 30 years, we continue to experience steady growth, and we are currently staffed with 50 hard working and enthusiastic employees.



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