HVAC Engineer

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in California seeks an HVAC Engineer to design, review, and optimize pharmaceutical-grade HVAC systems ensuring GMP and FDA compliance. You will perform airflow calculations, support commissioning and validation activities, and troubleshoot complex HVAC issues in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.

The role emphasizes BAS integration, energy efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, with 3–8+ years of GMP experience and a Mechanical Engineering degree as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3–8+ years of HVAC engineering or utilities engineering experience.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, cleanroom operations, BAS controls, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and modify HVAC systems (AHUs, ducts, heating, cooling, humidification, filtration).
• Perform calculations for airflow, load, pressure, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure HVAC systems comply with GMP, GEP, FDA, and site standards.
• Review and approve HVAC drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and change controls.
• Support HVAC system commissioning, qualification, and requalification activities.
• Troubleshoot HVAC system failures, deviations, airflow imbalances, and temperature control issues.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams for real-time issue resolution.
• Support HVAC systems integrated with BAS, including alarm monitoring, trend analysis, and automation changes.
• Lead or support capital projects, retrofits, system upgrades, and energy optimization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering standards, validation documentation, and change control records.
• Participate in audits, inspections, safety reviews, and deviation investigations.
• Support utilities including chilled water, steam, compressed air, and HVAC infrastructure.

Skills

HVAC design & troubleshooting

GMP compliance

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

Cleanroom environments

Airflow/Qualification

Engineering calculations

Capital project management

Validation & change control

Energy efficiency & sustainability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design, review, and modify HVAC systems including AHUs, ductwork, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtration systems.


• Perform engineering calculations for airflow, load, pressure, and energy efficiency.


• Ensure HVAC systems comply with GMP, GEP, FDA, and site standards.


• Review and approve HVAC drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and change controls.


• Support HVAC system commissioning, qualification, and requalification activities.


• Troubleshoot HVAC system failures, deviations, airflow imbalances, and temperature control issues.


• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams for real-time issue resolution.


• Support HVAC systems integrated with Building Automation Systems (BAS), including alarm monitoring, trend analysis, and automation changes.


• Lead or support capital projects, retrofits, system upgrades, and energy optimization initiatives.


• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering standards, validation documentation, and change control records.


• Participate in audits, inspections, safety reviews, and deviation investigations.


• Support utilities including chilled water, steam, compressed air, and HVAC infrastructure.

Skills

• HVAC system design, operation, and troubleshooting


• GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance


• Building Automation Systems (BAS)


• Cleanroom and controlled environment systems


• Airflow verification and HVAC qualification


• Engineering calculations and system optimization


• Capital project management and commissioning


• Validation and change control documentation


• Energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives


• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

3–8+ years of HVAC engineering or utilities engineering experience.

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, cleanroom operations, BAS controls, and regulatory compliance.