Lead Mechanical Engineer - Life Science (PE)
Location: Boston, MA area
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000 to $215,000 per year
Lead a team of ten mechanical engineers designing the cleanrooms, aseptic suites, and utility plants behind new biologics and cell therapy facilities.
Must-Haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- 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
What You\'ll Do
- Lead mechanical design for pharmaceutical and biotech projects, from renovations to new construction
- 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, select equipment, and write specifications
- Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team\'s work
- Mentor and develop a group of about ten engineers
- Partner 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
Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guides
Compensation and Benefits
- $150,000 to $215,000 base salary based on experience
- Leadership of an established mechanical group
- Work on high-impact biologics, cell therapy, and aseptic processing facilities
About the Company
An architecture, engineering, and construction management firm specializing in pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, with in-house process, MEP, lab planning, and commissioning expertise.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
