Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences Facility Design

GBA Team; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid company holidays, floating and</n

Job summary

GBA in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer IV to lead design of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical utilities for biopharma facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes client interaction, compliance with codes, and delivering high-quality design packages for regulated manufacturing environments. PE license and 7+ years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and PE license required.
• 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience designing complex building systems in Life Sciences, biopharmaceutical, biotech, or similar facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems for 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 systems

Mechanical utility systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

GBA in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer IV to lead design of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical utilities for biopharma facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes client interaction, compliance with codes, and delivering high-quality design packages for regulated manufacturing environments. PE license and 7+ years' experience are preferred.