Senior Mechanical Engineer

Engineering Design Group; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible summer work schedules

Job summary

Engineering Design Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in San Marcos, California. In this role, you will lead the design of mechanical systems for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations, focusing specifically on the Life Science industry.

With a minimum of five years of experience, you will collaborate with engineers and architects to provide effective technical solutions. An outstanding benefits package including medical and retirement plans is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of industrial mechanical engineering system design experience.
• Experience in projects within the Life Science industry.
• Proven ability to lead design on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical systems engineering design on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Design facility/building mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Oversee preparation of plans for permit acquisition and construction.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Life Science industry experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Even a relatively simple project, such as a new residential home, requires fully detailed plans and specifications. Engineering requirements typically include a project soils report, a topographic survey, a civil grading plan, low impact development drainage system design and detailing, and structural calculations. At Engineering Design Group we provide the multi-discipline engineering to complete all these requirements, and more, to assist our clients in realizing their objective of minimizing cost and maximizing efficiency in the execution of their project.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work in our office and remotely at project sites as needed to design technical solutions to meet our Client’s business needs. The successful candidate will work with engineers, architects, designers and other technical professionals to design custom mechanical systems for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations and will specifically possess a specialized knowledge of mechanical system applications in the Life Science industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical systems engineering design on multidisciplinary project teams in an A&E environment.
• Design facility/building mechanical systems including HVAC (inclusive of air handling units, chemical and laminar fume hoods, unit heaters/coolers, etc.), water, chilled water/glycol, wastewater, cold/warm rooms, clean rooms, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam/condensate systems, hot water and hydronic systems, compressed air, waste/drain and other plumbing systems.
• Complete engineering calculations, develop specifications, and oversee preparation of plans for permit acquisition and construction.
• Answer RFIs and review submittals throughout the pre‑construction and construction phases of the project.
• Interface with vendors as needed to accomplish equipment sizing and selection.
• Develop performance specifications for fire sprinkler systems.
• Inspect new and existing installations and make recommendations accordingly.
• Work closely with client personnel including Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Validation to ensure systems are designed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Contribute expert knowledge of equipment during investigations at the request of our clients. Conduct walk‑downs of equipment when necessary after a production incident. Review controls, batch records, maintenance records, etc. as needed during the investigation.
• Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies, and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of industrial mechanical engineering system design experience with a proven ability to complete mechanical system analysis, sizing, design, and report writing.
• Minimum 5+ of those years executing projects in the Life Science industry covering the pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or medical device sectors.
• Proven ability to lead the mechanical system design on multidisciplinary projects in an A&E environment.
• Knowledge/experience in ISO clean room design.
• Knowledge/experience in USP purified water system design is a plus.
• Knowledge/experience in clean utility design is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with our valued team members and clients.

Additional Information

Outstanding benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Roth 401(k) option
• Individual and dependent life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health wellness programs, including in‑house yoga, flu shots and biometric screenings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A generous personal time off program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Flexible summer work schedules

Job Location

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