Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

LAPORTE L.C.C.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Columbus, Ohio, with 8+ years of design engineering experience and a focus on HVAC systems. The role involves leading projects independently, managing contracts, and ensuring quality deliverables in mechanical and piping projects for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be located within a commutable distance of King of Prussia, PA or Columbus, OH.
• Knowledge of HVAC system design and central utilities.
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and teams independently.
• Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
• Quality review of deliverables and project execution.
• Assess project requirements and work with Project Managers.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chilled water systems

Heating system

Plumbing

Project management

Quality review

Education

8+ years of design engineering experience

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

Columbus, Ohio

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:

King of Prussia, PA

Columbus, OH

Salary: $140,000–$170,000, contingent upon experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full‑time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this newly created role is motivated to be in place by the end of April 2026.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm that has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.

We believe in a flexible working environment that values work‑life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Heating system
• Plumbing

Other responsibilities:

• Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
• Manage and quality review of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).
• Mechanical such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems design (estimated 50% of workload).
• Assess the requirements of projects, break the minimum to tasks, and work with the Project Managers to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing. Write the scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and meetings with the clients.

Basic qualifications:

• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
• Knowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!