Mechanical HVAC Engineering Sector Lead- Life Sciences

Responsibilities

• Providing world-class mechanical and HVAC engineering expertise to our clients and to Wood Life Sciences globally
• Contributes to business growth through client relationships and support of proposals and presentations
• Leading HVAC/Mechanical design teams through all phases of design: feasibility & concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction assistance
• Establishing a mechanical design basis, developing options, and optimization of selected design
• Conceiving, planning, and executing Feasibility and Conceptual studies
• Coeaching and support of other mechanical engineers/designers
• Lead development of HVAC / Mechanical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities
• HVAC & Utility System Sizing Calculations
• HVAC Airflow and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Utility Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Pressurization Diagrams
• Zoning Plans
• General Arrangement Plans
• Ductwork & Piping Plans
• Schedules & Details
• Coordinating work with process engineers and architects to define utility requirements for utility generation and distribution systems
• Calculating loads for wet utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g. chilled water, plant steam, chilled glycol)
• Preparing bid and purchase specifications for mechanical equipment (e.g. HVAC Systems, boilers, chillers)
• Performing field surveys and evaluate condition of existing equipment and systems
• Participating in project planning, cost development, and project scheduling
• Reviewing submittals and shop drawings
• Response to construction Requests For Information (RFIs), develop final construction documents including: plans, specifications, schedules, and details
• Help to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations
• Establish effective working relations with colleagues, clients and officials

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience within pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
• A BS or MS in mechanical engineering
• A Professional Engineering License
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative
• A high degree of creativity, innovation, and ambition
• A minimum of 10% flexibility to travel
• A knowledge of cGMPs
• Preferred computer skills: AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling, PipeFlo, CFD Airflow Modeling, Trane Trace 3D