Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
10+ years of experience in Semiconductor, AI Datacenter, or life-sciences/pharma industries strongly preferred.
Expertise in specifying fire protection systems and related calculations.
Familiarity with NFPA standards related to fire protection systems, including NFPA 13 and NFPA 14.
Experience managing engineering subcontracts and understanding their contractual obligations.
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards like ASME, IBC, and IMC.
Strong troubleshooting skills in field settings.
Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and conduct engineering work in mechanical discipline.
Resolve complex design conflicts and coordinate with different engineering groups.
Prepare and evaluate specifications, material requisitions, and technical bids.
Lead technical roles and mentor junior engineers and designers to foster professional growth.
Communicate complex technical issues and solutions to management and clients.
Support initiatives to develop Engineering Department Procedures and technical guides.
Create a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and team empowerment.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Collaborative work environment fostering trust and communication.
Involvement in cutting-edge projects in advanced sectors like AI and pharma.
Exposure to a variety of engineering challenges in the field.
Full Job Description
About the Job
Major Responsibilities:
Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in mechanical discipline in a project or staff group.
Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
Performs work using Standard Application Programs (SAPs).
Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisition, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations.
Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
Assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks as directed.
Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to Supervisor and/or project management.
Supports function initiatives of developing Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides,
Appropriate Standard Computer Applications (SAPs) and administrative practices.
Mentors designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
Supports the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10+ years of relevant work experience in the Semiconductor, AI Datacenter and/or life-sciences / pharma industries.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or international equivalent), with minimum 10 (ten) years related to fire protection systems in Semiconductor / AI Datacenter or Life Sciences / Pharma industries.
Capable of independently specifying fire protection systems, including identifying the most appropriate sprinkler system based on project needs and specifying the necessary fire protection equipment such as fire-water pumps and fire-water storage tank capacities to meet the fire water demand. Ability to perform these calculations and hydraulics to come up with the fire water pipe header size.
Experience in wet pipe systems per NFPA 13" Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 14 (Standard for installation of standpipe and Hose system) & FM standards.
Experience in Fire-protection equipment such as pumps, storage tank, and deluge systems.
Experience in Cooling Tower Deluge System sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 214.
Knowledgeable in the testing requirements of a fire-protection system including acceptance tests as required and outlined in NFPA 13 and ensuring compliance to requirements of local regulatory authorities including AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction). Ability to coordinate the regulatory approvals with owner, project team, subcontractor and relevant regulatory authorities.
Experience in managing engineering subcontracts with design and delivery per contract requirements.
Knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design of mechanical systems including ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
Thorough understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including construction practices and the economics involved.
Able to troubleshoot issues in a field or job site setting confidently, and to provide instruction on how to resolve issues identified.
Demonstrated ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
