Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer LSNA - Conshohocken, PA (20374)

Jacobs Solutions - Conshohocken, PA

Full-time - Senior

Conshohocken, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer Professional will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of HVAC and plant utility systems for advanced facilities projects. This role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving to meet client objectives while managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules. The position requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in pharmaceutical facility design, and offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Developing overall Conceptual and Basis of Design level design approaches and documentation.
• Developing HVAC and plant utility systems philosophies.
• Developing Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications.
• Performing temperature / humidity control / utility load calculations.
• Developing airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, and classification, as well as ductwork and piping plans.
• Developing P&ID's, equipment plans, plant utility distribution plans, and system details.
• Developing building management system (BMS) control philosophy, details, Sequence of Operations.
• Performing construction assistance in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction of Mechanical / Utilities scope is executed per the intent of the design, and assisting in start-up of systems when required.
• Directing activities of CAD/REVIT Designers as well as use CAD and modeling programs when necessary.
• Managing and developing mechanical / utilities scope for project budgets and schedules.
• Marketing services to client and maintaining client relationships and contributing to discipline related content for proposals.
• Traveling as required for client development and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience (Pharmaceutical facility design experience including cGMP manufacturing facilities required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• Knowledge of building load calculation software (Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, etc.)
• Understanding of or experience using AutoCAD, Revit and other 3D design tools
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards required
• Central Utility Plant design experience including large chilled water systems, steam boiler and condensate return systems required
• Ability to lead a mechanical / utilities team from concept design through start-up required

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, but not required
• Experience in energy efficient design and current sustainable design approaches preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Refrigeration systems experience preferred