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Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm founded in 1975. The company provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services to both government and private sector clients across North America, with a team of over 5,000 members. Its technical domains include MEP/FP engineering, structural design, civil engineering, sustainability consulting, digital automation, robotics, and forensic consulting.

The firm serves a range of industry verticals, including healthcare, data centers, aerospace, education, process manufacturing, and government projects. Salas O'Brien has experienced significant growth, with revenue increasing by 900% since 2015. It is ranked #31 on the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms list and #5 among the top 100 MEP firms in North America.

Ninety percent of the company's team members are employee-owners, a structure that correlates with a 92% team member retention rate. This ownership model is a central feature of the firm's operational approach.

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