Lead Mechanical Engineer - MEP Systems (Pharma & Food)

LAPORTE; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a full-time Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in pharma and food & beverage sectors.

You will mentor the mechanical group, manage contracts and clients for MEP projects, and review deliverables and project execution while applying AutoCAD and Revit. Office presence is expected a minimum of 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 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 design and central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE and ACGIH.
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and a team to deliver concepts through detailed designs.
• Mentor and grow the mechanical team.
• Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
• Review deliverables and project execution (≈50% workload).
• Design HVAC, hydronic and steam systems (≈50% workload).
• Define scope of work with Project Managers after client meetings.
• Prepare studies and schematic designs for new and existing systems.
• Office presence required at least 3 days/week.

Skills

Mentor team

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

LAPORTE is seeking a full-time Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in pharma and food & beverage sectors.

You will mentor the mechanical group, manage contracts and clients for MEP projects, and review deliverables and project execution while applying AutoCAD and Revit. Office presence is expected a minimum of 3 days per week.