Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC for Pharma/Biotech

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

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.