Mechanical Design Engineer: HVAC & Piping Pharma/Biotech

HIPP Design + Consulting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HIPP Design + Consulting in Raleigh, NC seeks a mechanical engineer to design HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities from concept to detail.

You will perform load estimates, equipment sizing, piping P&IDs, and coordination with project teams, with opportunities to grow experience in cGMP environments and CAD/Revit workflows.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• P.E. certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of design firm experience; cGMP design experience preferred.
• Up to 2 years of CAD and/or Revit exposure preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Estimating heating and cooling load requirements for HVAC systems.
• Calculating external static pressure for HVAC systems.
• Preparing HVAC zoning, pressurization and air flow diagrams.
• Preparing ductwork layouts, details, and elevations.
• Sizing and selecting equipment.
• Performing mechanical utility calculations and obtaining vendor quotes.
• Preparing general arrangement drawings.
• Preparing piping P&IDs layouts, details, isometrics and elevations.
• Reviewing fire protection requirements.
• Calculating hydronic piping pressure drops and sizing pumping systems.
• Performing plumbing fixture load calculations.
• Determining plumbing requirements.
• Interpreting and staying current with Standards and Code.
• Verifying field information onsite.
• Participating in project interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Collaborating with team members to prepare mechanical utility basis of design and narratives.

Skills

HVAC design knowledge

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

Revit

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HIPP Design + Consulting in Raleigh, NC seeks a mechanical engineer to design HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities from concept to detail.

You will perform load estimates, equipment sizing, piping P&IDs, and coordination with project teams, with opportunities to grow experience in cGMP environments and CAD/Revit workflows.