Sr. (Lead) Mechanical Engineer - Life Science

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd client seeks a senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Boston area to head the mechanical group on pharma/biotech projects, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, and aseptic processing. The role involves directing a team of about ten and serving as the engineer of record.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate across disciplines, review the team's work, and engage directly with clients while supporting proposals and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license holder with active state credentials.
• Significant mechanical design experience in pharmaceutical/biotech facilities.
• Hands-on cGMP work experience in HVAC, cleanrooms, and aseptic spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for pharma/biotech projects in the Boston area.
• Mentor a group of engineers and review their work as engineer of record.
• Collaborate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.
• Support client interactions and contribute to proposals and BD.

Skills

PE License

Mechanical design

Pharma/Biotech

Leadership

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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