Mechanical Engineer IV - Senior Mechanical Engineer

GBA Companies; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

EAP programs

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

GBA Companies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems for advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. You will lead concepts responsive to client requirements, perform calculations, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure code compliance and project success.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive retrofit and upgrade strategies, and communicate technical recommendations directly with clients, contributing to the growth

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, biopharmaceutical, biotech, or other technically complex facility experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 Assurance/Quality 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.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Mechanical utility systems

Engineering calculations

Client communication

Mentoring

Project collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Mechanical Engineer IV - Senior Mechanical Engineer

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA, you'll 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, you'll 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 You'll 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 Assurance/Quality 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 You'll 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.

Education & Experience

• 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, 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

Every project is an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. At GBA, you’ll work alongside architects, engineers, and industry experts to create facilities that allow our clients to develop and manufacture medicines, therapies, and other products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. You’ll tackle technically challenging projects, work directly with clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and have opportunities to grow both your technical expertise and your career.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) 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.