Lead Mechanical Engineer, HVAC Plumbing

Summary:

Looking for an engineer specialized in industrial utility systems and plumbing.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Will design the following system types:
  • Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing
• Develop construction documents for industrial and commercial code compliant underground plumbing systems.
• Specify technical utility equipment: boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heating hot water skids, air compressors, receivers, tanks, and other parts of the listed system types thru development of user requirements, P&IDs, equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Modify existing or develop new piping, material, and equipment specifications to meet requirements of project scopes.
• Perform vendor & bid evaluations, progress monitoring, and attendance of factory acceptance testing.
• Field supervision of contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality, and schedule.
• Work as part of a multidiscipline team to design, start up and commission new systems.
• Provide contractors answers to questions that arise during construction, review/approve component submittals, issue field notices as needed.
• Ensure drawings are as-built, document commissioning, prepare turnover package.
• Ensure compliance with company, environmental, building code, and regulatory policies and procedures and is responsible for optimum use of staff and technical capabilities within defined areas.
• Analize existing utility systems and infrastructure and reconfigure to support new operations.
• Function as site subject matter expert for industrial utility design and construction.
• Provide the necessary calculations for all equipment sizing associated with the utility systems.
• These new utility systems are to support the FDA licensed blood fractionation, purification, and filling operations. Pharmaceutical experience is not required but shall be considered a plus for the candidate.

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

Meets customer expectations and continuously improves process technology or capital process through improved productivity and quality, in consultation with internal departments and external resources. Maintains awareness of governmental, industry, and academic developments. Usually participates with a technical or industry association external to the company. Works efficiently with people to transfer technology into the business. Transfers knowledge for the good of the corporation. Leads installation, qualification, and integration into process controls of mechanical systems. Develops objectives and implementation plans for a team of engineers. Works with a core team and management to continue to develop and define the approach for the organization. Participates in identification, justification, development, and implementation of strategies and communicates the ideas to the core team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possesses adequate communication skills necessary in interacting with internal and external customers. Report-writing skills are important to help prepare clear and concise updates to clients and co-workers. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of such software programs as Microsoft Office that is helpful in creating reports, spreadsheets, and system design plans. Must also be well-organized and have the ability to facilitate meetings ensure reports are organized and prepared in advance to present to intended parties. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in clear and simple terms. Strong problem solving skills. Ability to analyze and identify areas for improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university and be able to obtain a NC PE license. Other professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.
• Minimum of 6 years of industrial experience. Experience in Biotech or Chemical industry preferred.
• Experience designing following system types: Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing is highly desired
• HVAC experience is not required but shall be considered a plus for the candidate.

• Direct experience with AutoCAD, PipeFlo, Revit, Plant 3D is not required but will be considered a plus for the candidate.

Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, related experience or a combination of related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational demands:

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32°F in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Stands for 2-4 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Repetitive foot movements. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs.