8+ years of design engineering experience in consulting
Experience in agrifood, bioindustrial, food & beverage, or pharmaceutical industries
Knowledge of HVAC system design and central utilities
Solid understanding of mechanical codes like ASHRAE & ACGIH
Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
Proficient in AutoCAD & Revit
Responsibilities
Lead and manage mechanical and piping projects
Mentor and develop the mechanical engineering team
Oversee contract management and client relations for MEP projects
Conduct quality reviews of deliverables and project execution
Design HVAC, hydronic, and steam systems
Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems
Assess project requirements and collaborate with Project Managers on scope and budget
Benefits
Competitive salary with compensatory PTO
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive work environment promoting professional growth
Flexible working hours to ensure work-life balance
Encouragement of efficiency and creativity in daily tasks
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!
