Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Maine Tech Hub; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer to manage advanced mechanical planning, design, and project execution across its biomedical research facilities.

You will design and support HVAC, steam, and chilled water systems, lead energy efficiency initiatives, and oversee large capital projects across multiple sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering and project management.
• Experience with critical infrastructure environments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; knowledge of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, steam, and lab ventilation systems for biomedical facilities.
• Lead energy efficiency projects across large-scale lab spaces.
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and vendor contracts.
• Support vivarium and BSL-1/2 environments with specialized equipment.
• Develop construction standards and compliance with NFPA/OSHA/IBC.

Skills

HVAC systems

Project management

Energy efficiency

Ventilation design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Trimble Construct

Job description

at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Job Description

Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer

This position is responsible for providing a full range of advanced physical plant Mechanical Engineering planning, design/engineering, project management, and operational support responsibilities implementing The Jackson Laboratory's capital projects portfolio. The successful candidate will provide technical design and support for sophisticated HVAC, steam, and chilled water plant operations as well as leading energy efficiency projects supporting nearly 2M ft2 of complex biomedical research laboratory and vivaria space across five domestic US sites.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Mechanical Engineering Expertise: designs HVAC, hydronics, steam, chilled water, process gases, and lab/vivaria ventilation and control systems.
• Develops feasibility studies and implements projects for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction
• Performs system modeling and commissioning oversight
• Supports vivarium and BSL1 & 2 rated laboratory environments with specialized mechanical systems.
• Develops and maintains construction design standards within mechanical engineering discipline for all Jackson Laboratory locations, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards.

Project Management Leadership

• Leads major tenant improvements, relocations, infrastructure upgrades, and new construction driving scope, schedule, and execution from initiation through closeout.
• Develops and manages project budgets leading bidding, vendor selection, and contract negotiations. Tracks costs, manages forecasts, and identifies cost saving opportunities. Procures, directs, oversees, reviews, and approves the work of external engineering design and planning consultants, providing expert insights and mentorship to the team.
• Acts as primary contact for internal stakeholders and external partners. Provides clear and regular communication on project status, risks, and required decisions holding vendors accountable for delivery and performance.

Regulatory Compliance and Standards Adherence

• Ensure strict adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, including IBC, NFPA, and OSHA, while overseeing the planning and execution of projects.

Facilities Management Support

• Trains and mentors lower-level mechanical engineering staff, ensuring the effective growth and development of project teams.
• Provides specialized support in Facilities Management, offering guidance on effective maintenance strategies and equipment lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Facilities Operations and Maintenance teams to optimize facility performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and project management, with a solid understanding of the specific requirements for critical infrastructure environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, MS Office Suite, MS Project, Trimble Construct (formerly e-Builder), or similar software applications.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, project management, and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities effectively.

Demonstrate expertise in a wide range of facility equipment and systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, central utility plant, building automation & controls, and other critical infrastructure components.

Pay Range: $106,020 - $153,729
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About JAX

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.