Mechanical Engineer IV – Senior Mechanical Engineer

GBA Team; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

401k with company match

Holidays, floating holidays and PTO

Training and career advancement

Job summary

GBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC, plumbing and mechanical utility system design for sophisticated Life Sciences facilities in a client-driven environment. You will guide concept development, perform calculations, select equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with architecture, electrical and process teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, support retrofit strategies, and help grow the Life Sciences team's technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience designing complex building systems; Life Sciences/biotech facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical utility systems for complex Life Sciences facilities.
• Develop mechanical design concepts aligned with client requirements, goals and budget.
• Perform engineering calculations and equipment selections; review team work.
• Evaluate existing systems and develop retrofit/upgrade strategies.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams; ensure code compliance and QA/QC.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project quality and delivery.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical utilities

Regulatory know-how

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (Mechanical)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineer IV Senior Mechanical Engineer Life SciencesBuild Your Future with GBAAt GBA youll help create the facilities where lifesaving medicines therapies and medical innovations are developed and manufactured Our Life Sciences team partners with leading biopharmaceutical and biotech companies to design highly specialized facilities where complex mechanical systems regulatory requirements and manufacturing needs come together As a Senior Mechanical Engineer youll help develop the HVAC plumbing and mechanical utility systems that make these facilities possible

Why This Role Matters

Mechanical systems are critical to the performance of Life Sciences facilities Your designs will help create environments where temperature humidity ventilation utilities reliability and system performance directly support the development and manufacturing of products that improve and save lives This role gives you the opportunity to apply your technical experience influence project decisions build trusted client relationships and help develop the next generation of engineers

What Youll Do

• Lead the design of HVAC plumbing and mechanical utility systems for complex biopharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facilities
• Develop mechanical design concepts that respond to client operational requirements project goals and budget expectations
• Perform engineering calculations equipment selections and system evaluations and review calculations and equipment selections completed by project team members
• Evaluate existing mechanical systems and develop retrofit replacement and upgrade strategies
• Work directly with clients to establish design criteria and communicate technical recommendations
• Prepare technical specifications and support compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate closely with architecture electrical process engineering fire protection commissioning and other disciplines
• Maintain project quality through technical reviews and Quality AssuranceQuality Control
• Conduct field investigations and reviews and support construction administration and commissioning activities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued technical growth of the Life Sciences team

How Youll Make an Impact

Beyond the technical design itself your experience will help shape project outcomes strengthen client relationships and grow the technical capabilities of the Life Sciences team Influence critical design decisions Bring your experience and engineering judgment to decisions that affect facility performance reliability constructability and long term operation Build client confidence Become a trusted technical partner who can understand complex challenges communicate options clearly and help clients make informed decisions Raise the bar for technical excellence Help strengthen quality consistency and thoughtful engineering across our mechanical designs and project teams Develop the next generation Share your experience and perspective with developing engineers helping them grow their technical confidence and capabilities Contribute to work with a bigger purpose Help create the facilities where lifesaving medicines therapies and medical innovations are developed and manufactured

What Youll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer PE license in Mechanical Engineering
• 7 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Experience designing complex building systems; Life Sciences biopharmaceutical biotech industrial or other technically complex facility experience is preferred

Technical Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HVAC plumbing and mechanical utility system design
• Experience performing mechanical design calculations and equipment selections
• Ability to evaluate existing systems and develop practical retrofit and upgrade solutions
• Proficiency in Revit required; AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong problem solving skills and sound engineering judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and project deadlines
• Collaborative approach and interest in mentoring and developing others

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life accident and disability coverage
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program EAP and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
• Training professional development and opportunities for career advancement

Travel

Travel may be required based on project needs for client meetings project site visits field investigations construction support and commissioning activities

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform field investigations and site visits as needed Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law