Sr. (Lead) Mechanical Engineer – Life Science

Software Placement Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Boston is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead its mechanical group on life science projects, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, aseptic processing, and central utility plants.

You will mentor and develop engineers, review designs, serve as engineer of record, coordinate with process, electrical, architecture and commissioning teams, and work directly with clients to support proposals and project delivery.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Significant mechanical design experience on pharmaceutical/biotech facilities with hands-on cGMP work.
• Knowledge of cGMP HVAC requirements, cleanroom classification and pressurization.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers; client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces incl. cleanrooms and aseptic processing areas.
• Design central utility systems such as chiller plants.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and specification writing.
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team's work.
• Mentor and develop engineers within 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

Professional Engineer license

Leadership

Client engagement

ISPE Baseline Guides familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Location: Boston, MA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

Our client is an architecture, engineering, and construction management firm specializing in pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, with expertise spanning process and MEP engineering, process architecture, lab planning, and commissioning and qualification. The firm is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead its mechanical group in the Boston area, guiding design work across a range of complex life science projects.

What you'll do

• Design HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces, including cleanrooms and aseptic processing areas
• Design central utility systems such as chiller plants
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and specification writing
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team's work
• Mentor and develop engineers within 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

Required qualifications

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guides is a plus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead a mechanical engineering team of about ten on a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotech projects, including biologics and cell therapy facilities, aseptic processing, and central utility plants.