8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably in consulting
Experience in agrifood, bioindustrial, food & beverage, or pharmaceutical industries
In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems and central utilities
Familiarity with mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE & ACGIH
Experience with ISPE and HACCP requirements
Proficient in AutoCAD & Revit
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical and piping projects for clients in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors
Mentor and develop the mechanical engineering team
Manage client relationships and contracts for MEP projects
Oversee quality reviews and project execution, dedicating 50% of workload to this
Design mechanical systems including HVAC, hydronic, and steam systems, also dedicating 50% of workload to this
Create scopes of work for mechanical designs based on project assessments
Conduct engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze existing system operations
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous PTO policy
Supportive work environment emphasizing professional growth
Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:
King of Prussia, PA
Columbus, OH
Raleigh, NC
Rochester, NY
The salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate's experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
We're seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.
Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this is a newly created role that we are motivated to have in place by the end of April 2026.
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:
HVAC systems
Chilled water systems
Heating system
Plumbing
Other responsibilities:
Mentor and grow the mechanical team.
Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
Manage and quality review of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).
Mechanical such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems design (estimated 50% of workload).
Assess the requirements of projects, break them into tasks, and work with the Project Managers to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.Write the scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and meetings with the clients.
Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
Expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
Knowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air systems.
Solid knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE & ACGIH
Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit
Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
The LAPORTE team
Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
