Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

The role

This person will lead a mechanical team and manage mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. They will develop designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, chilled water, heating, and plumbing systems.

What you will do

• Lead projects and a team independently
• Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications
• Mentor and grow the mechanical team
• Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects
• Manage and quality review of deliverables and project execution
• Design mechanical such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems
• Assess project requirements and work with Project Managers to determine scope, budget, and staffing
• Write the scope of work for mechanical or utility design
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs
• Analyze the operation of existing systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries
• 8+ years of design engineering experience
• Knowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air systems
• Solid knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE & ACGIH
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit

Nice to have

• preferably within the design consulting space

Benefits

• competitive salary
• compensatory PTO
• comprehensive benefits
• supportive work environment

Before you apply

• Must be located within a commutable distance of West Chester, PA, Columbus, OH, Raleigh, NC, or Rochester, NY

About the company

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. The company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees.