Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Mechanical Engineers in this role will design mechanical systems and utilities for industrial facilities, with a focus on HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Projects span from conceptual design through detailed engineering, with a strong emphasis on pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate heating and cooling load requirements for HVAC systems.
- Calculate external static pressure for HVAC systems.
- Prepare HVAC zoning, pressurization, and air flow diagrams, as well as ductwork layouts, details, and elevations.
- Size and select equipment appropriate for project requirements.
- Perform mechanical utility calculations and establish system requirements.
- Collect preliminary cut sheets and vendor quotes for new equipment.
- Prepare general arrangement drawings and construction / equipment specifications.
- Create piping P&IDs, layouts, details, isometrics, and elevations.
- Review fire protection system requirements.
- Calculate hydronic piping pressure drops and size pumping systems.
- Perform plumbing fixture load calculations and determine plumbing requirements.
- Stay current with relevant codes and standards, and ensure compliance.
- Verify field information on-site as needed.
- Participate in interdisciplinary project coordination meetings.
- Collaborate with team members to develop basis of design documents and engineering narratives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.10–15 years of experience with engineering / design firms; cGMP design experience preferred.Up to 5 years of CAD and / or Revit exposure preferred.Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.