Intermediate-Senior Mechanical Engineer

Intermediate-Senior Mechanical Engineer - Raleigh, North Carolina

The salary for this position is between $90,000 and $140,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Intermediate-Senior Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following disciplines:

• HVAC systems
• Dust collection
• Chilled water systems
• Heating water
• Controls

Other responsibilities:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in the food and beverage manufacturing or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• 8+ years of design engineering experience
• Knowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air systems.
• Design of material handling and dust collection systems an asset
• Solid knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE, ACGIH and NFPA
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team