Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

About the role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead the expanding team at Laporte Consultants, contributing to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. This role is newly created and expected to be in place by the end of April 2026.

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 such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems design (50% of workload).
• Assess the requirements of projects, break them into tasks, and work with the Project Managers to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write the scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and meetings with the clients.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.

Requirements

• 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, 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 and familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit.

Qualifications

• Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations: King of Prussia, PA; Columbus, OH; Raleigh, NC; Rochester, NY.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HVAC and utility systems design.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency. Additionally, we provide:

• Compensatory PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.
• A flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity.

Pay

The salary 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.