Senior MEP Design Engineer

RCM Technologies, Inc.; Pennsauken Township (NJ); Remote; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

RCM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer to lead facility and utility projects for pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial clients.

The role covers basis of design through commissioning and closeout, with remote work and periodic travel to the continental US and Puerto Rico. You will mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and process utilities, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 7+ years in MEP design.
• Hands-on experience leading engineering deliverables.
• Ability to define scope, budgets and schedules.
• Working knowledge of IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and commissioning practices
• Willingness to travel to Puerto Rico and continental US sites as projects require

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP and facility infrastructure projects through design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and review basis of design documents, calculations, specifications, drawings, equipment selections, procurement packages, cost estimates, technical reports, budgets, and schedules
• Provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, plumbing, fire protection, clean and process utilities, process gases, chilled water, steam, BAS/controls, and central utility plants
• Run site assessments, feasibility studies, and constructability and risk reviews
• Support construction: respond to RFIs, review submittals, verify field conditions, and coordinate shutdowns while maintaining safety, quality, and cGMP expectations
• Ensure compliance with IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and, for Life Sciences work, cGMP, FDA, and ISO requirements
• Partner with clients, contractors, vendors, operations, quality, validation, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects on budget, on schedule, and safely
• Identify improvements in reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle value
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, and support proposals, scoping, and client relationships

Skills

MEP design leadership

Client liaison

Budget planning

Project status reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Compensation

Up to 175K/yr., commensurate with experience.

Location

Remote

Company Description

RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) is a premier provider of business, technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its clientele. We provide comprehensive engineering, IT, and business solutions to clients in key industries, including the life sciences sector. Our expertise spans the drug and device development cycle, offering clients innovative solutions to address complex process, technology, and transformation challenges.

Position Overview

RCM Technologies is growing its Life Sciences engineering practice and is looking for a Senior MEP Engineer to lead facility and utility projects for pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial clients. You’ll own the engineering work from basis of design through commissioning and closeout, serve as the technical lead with clients, and mentor junior engineers. This is a US-remote role with periodic travel to client sites in Puerto Rico and the continental US.

Industry background is flexible. Strong MEP engineers from consulting, industrial, healthcare, higher education, commercial, mission critical, or manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP and facility infrastructure projects through design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and review basis of design documents, calculations, specifications, drawings, equipment selections, procurement packages, cost estimates, technical reports, budgets, and schedules
• Provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, plumbing, fire protection, clean and process utilities, process gases, chilled water, steam, BAS/controls, and central utility plants
• Run site assessments, feasibility studies, and constructability and risk reviews
• Support construction: respond to RFIs, review submittals, verify field conditions, and coordinate shutdowns while maintaining safety, quality, and cGMP expectations
• Ensure compliance with IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and, for Life Sciences work, cGMP, FDA, and ISO requirements
• Partner with clients, contractors, vendors, operations, quality, validation, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects on budget, on schedule, and safely
• Identify improvements in reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle value
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, and support proposals, scoping, and client relationships

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 7+ years in MEP design, building systems, or facility and utility infrastructure
• Hands-on experience leading engineering deliverables, not only managing contractors
• Ability to define scope, prepare budgets and schedules, plan staffing, review deliverables, and report project status to management and clients
• Working knowledge of IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and commissioning practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project controls tools
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and technical teams
• Willingness to travel to Puerto Rico and continental US sites as projects require
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license (any US state or territory), or FE passed and progressing toward PE
• Ability to obtain reciprocal PE licensure in Puerto Rico and other US jurisdictions
• Life Sciences or GMP facility experience (labs, cleanrooms, manufacturing suites, utility plants)
• Validation lifecycle experience
• Experience with facility expansions, renovations, and brownfield infrastructure upgrades
• Scheduling and project controls tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Procore)
• Master’s degree, PMP, LEED, CEM, or commissioning certification
• Familiarity with Puerto Rico building codes
• OSHA 10/30

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering, or a related field

• 401K
• Medical / Dental / Vision

Equal Opportunity Employer

RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency

RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM

RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT. RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.