Mechanical Engineer IV : Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences What You'll Do - Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems for complex biopharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facilities.
- Develop mechanical design concepts that respond to client operational requirements, project goals, and budget expectations.
- Perform engineering calculations, equipment selections, and system evaluations, and review calculations and equipment selections completed by project team members.
- Evaluate existing mechanical systems and develop retrofit, replacement, and upgrade strategies.
- Work directly with clients to establish design criteria and communicate technical recommendations.
- Prepare technical specifications and support compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate closely with architecture, electrical, process engineering, fire protection, commissioning, and other disciplines.
- Maintain project quality through technical reviews and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
- Conduct field investigations and reviews and support construction administration and commissioning activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued technical growth of the Life Sciences team.
How You'll Make an Impact Beyond the technical design itself, your experience will help shape project outcomes, strengthen client relationships, and grow the technical capabilities of the Life Sciences team.
- Influence critical design decisions. Bring your experience and engineering judgment to decisions that affect facility performance, reliability, constructability, and long-term operation.
- Build client confidence. Become a trusted technical partner who can understand complex challenges, communicate options clearly, and help clients make informed decisions.
- Raise the bar for technical excellence. Help strengthen quality, consistency, and thoughtful engineering across our mechanical designs and project teams.
- Develop the next generation. Share your experience and perspective with developing engineers, helping them grow their technical confidence and capabilities.
- Contribute to work with a bigger purpose. Help create the facilities where lifesaving medicines, therapies, and medical innovations are developed and manufactured.
What You'll Bring Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering.
- 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Experience designing complex building systems; Life Sciences, biopharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, or other technically complex facility experience is preferred.
Technical Skills & Abilities - Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility system design.
- Experience performing mechanical design calculations and equipment selections.
- Ability to evaluate existing systems and develop practical retrofit and upgrade solutions.
- Proficiency in Revit required; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of applicable building codes, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and project deadlines.
- Collaborative approach and interest in mentoring and developing others.
Why You'll Love Working Here Every project is an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. At GBA, you'll work alongside architects, engineers, and industry experts to create facilities that allow our clients to develop and manufacture medicines, therapies, and other products that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. You'll tackle technically challenging projects, work directly with clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and have opportunities to grow both your technical expertise and your career.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
- Training, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement
Travel Travel may be required based on project needs for client meetings, project-site visits, field investigations, construction support, and commissioning activities.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform field investigations and site visits as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
