Lead Mechanical Engineer - Pharma/Biotech Facilities (Boston)

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Boston-area architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to head the mechanical group for pharmaceutical and biotech projects. You will design HVAC and complex process systems for cleanrooms and aseptic environments, and oversee a team of about ten engineers.

You will mentor staff, work directly with clients, and coordinate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams on renovation, expansion, and new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Significant mechanical design experience on pharmaceutical or biotech facilities with hands-on cGMP work.
• Working knowledge of cGMP HVAC requirements, including cleanroom classification and pressurization.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
• Comfortable working directly with clients.
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guides is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces, including cleanrooms and aseptic processing areas.
• Design central utility systems such as chiller plants.
• Perform load calculations and equipment selection, and write specifications.
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team's work.
• Mentor and develop engineers in the group.
• Work directly with clients and support proposals and business development.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.
• Support construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client interaction

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Our client, a Boston-area architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to head the mechanical group for pharmaceutical and biotech projects. You will design HVAC and complex process systems for cleanrooms and aseptic environments, and oversee a team of about ten engineers.

You will mentor staff, work directly with clients, and coordinate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams on renovation, expansion, and new