Associate Director, Global Mechanical Utilities Engineer

Merck & Co.; Elkton (VA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits

Global exposure

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer to lead design for global capital projects and to deliver compliant, efficient utility systems across multiple sites.

The role partners with IPT teams and vendors to develop robust design deliverables for manufacturing, research, and lab facilities worldwide. The candidate will oversee front-end planning, design standards, startup and commissioning, and governance while traveling up to ~25–30% globally.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or applicable science degree is required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in mechanical utility systems engineering.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech mechanical utility design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support mechanical utility design efforts for global capital projects.
• Provide technical guidance during scoping and front-end planning stages.
• Support sustainability and energy-saving efforts on projects.
• Collaborate with IPT members, vendors, and engineering firms.
• Develop and maintain engineering design standards and specifications.
• Assist startup, commissioning, and qualification activities for mechanical utilities.
• Interface with Global Quality and Global Safety & Environment teams.

Skills

Mechanical utilities

Steam systems

Chilled water

Piping design

Regulatory compliance

Capital projects

AutoCAD

3D design

Vendor collaboration

Startup & commissioning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PFD/P&ID drafting

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer to lead design for global capital projects and to deliver compliant, efficient utility systems across multiple sites.

The role partners with IPT teams and vendors to develop robust design deliverables for manufacturing, research, and lab facilities worldwide. The candidate will oversee front-end planning, design standards, startup and commissioning, and governance while traveling up to ~25–30% globally.