Mechanical Engineer III/IV

HIPP Design + Consulting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HIPP Design + Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems for pharma/biotech facilities from concept through detailing.

The role focuses on load calculations, ductwork layouts, equipment sizing, P&IDs, and coordination with project teams. A PE license is preferred and CAD/Revit experience is valued. US work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• P.E. certification preferred.
• 10+ 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 establishing requirements.
• Preparing general arrangement drawings.
• Preparing construction and equipment specifications.
• 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.
• Provide onsite client support as needed.

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

P.E. certification preferred

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

At HIPP, mechanical engineers design mechanical systems and utilities for industrial facilities and specialize in the design of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems for pharmaceutical and biotechnology plants from conceptual to detailed design.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• 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 establishing requirements
• Preparing general arrangement drawings
• Preparing construction and equipment specifications
• 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
• Provide onsite client support as needed

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience
• P.E. certification preferred
• 10+ 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

HIPP is interested in all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States, however, we are not able to sponsor work visas.