Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

About the role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead projects and a team independently, develop designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, chilled water, heating, and plumbing systems, mentor the team, manage contracts and clients, and prepare engineering studies and schematic designs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and grow the mechanical team.
• Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
• Manage and quality review of deliverables and project execution (50% of workload).
• Mechanical design such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems design (50% of workload).
• Assess project requirements, break them into tasks, and work with Project Managers to determine scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Expect to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries
• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space
• 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

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and relevant experience.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and client management abilities
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
• Ability to assess project requirements and break them into manageable tasks

Benefits

Competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment emphasizing professional growth.

Pay

The salary range for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

Schedule

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Contact

To apply, please send your application to [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!