Sr. (Lead) Mechanical Engineer - Life Science

True North Consultants, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Boston seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to head the mechanical group on pharma/biotech projects.

You will design HVAC and central utility systems for cGMP spaces and mentor a team of about ten engineers. You'll lead engineering design, perform load calculations, review work as engineer of record, and collaborate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams on renovations, expansions, and new facilities, including aseptic processing and

Qualifications

• Professional engineer license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Significant mechanical design experience in pharma/biotech facilities with cGMP work.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces, including cleanrooms and aseptic areas.
• Design central utility systems such as chiller plants.
• Perform load calculations and equipment selection, and write specifications.
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team's work.
• Mentor and develop engineers in the group.
• Work directly with clients and support proposals and business development.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.
• Support construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and site visits.

Skills

HVAC design

Load calculations

Mentoring

Client interaction

Central utility systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

About our client

Our client is an architecture, engineering, and construction management firm focused on pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. Their work includes process and MEP engineering, process architecture, lab planning, and commissioning and qualification. They are adding a senior mechanical engineer to lead the mechanical group in their Boston‑area office.

The role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical design on the office's pharmaceutical and biotech projects and for a team of about ten. Projects range from renovations and expansions to new construction, including biologics and cell therapy facilities, aseptic processing, and central utility plants.

The position is based in the Boston area.

What you would be doing

• Designing HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces, including cleanrooms and aseptic processing areas
• Designing central utility systems such as chiller plants
• Performing load calculations and equipment selection, and writing specifications
• Serving as engineer of record and reviewing the mechanical team's work
• Mentoring and developing the engineers in the group
• Working directly with clients and supporting proposals and business development
• Coordinating with the firm's process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams
• Supporting construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and site visits

What we are looking for

• Professional Engineer license
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Significant mechanical design experience on pharmaceutical or biotech facilities, with hands‑on cGMP work
• Working knowledge of cGMP HVAC requirements, including cleanroom classification and pressurization
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guides is a plus