Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer - Life Sciences at Wood PLC in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES



On a global scale, Wood serves the Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Federal, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, and Power Industries. Our Morrisville office has become a Center of Excellence for our global Life Sciences network, providing full-service pharmaceutical and biotechnology engineering, design, procurement, and project management services.

We're looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with the ability to execute all phases of project design. Project sizes will vary and will include both existing building improvements and new construction. Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative are important for this position.


Responsibilities:

• Providing world-class mechanical and HVAC engineering expertise to our clients and to Wood Life Sciences globally
• Contributes to business growth through client relationships and support of proposals and presentations
• Leading HVAC/Mechanical design teams through all phases of design: feasibility & concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction assistance.
• Establishing a mechanical design basis, developing options, and optimization of selected design
• Conceiving, planning, and executing Feasibility and Conceptual studies
• Coaching and support of other mechanical engineers/designers
• Lead development of HVAC / Mechanical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities:
  • HVAC & Utility System Sizing Calculations
  • HVAC Airflow and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Utility Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Pressurization Diagrams
  • Zoning Plans
  • General Arrangement Plans
  • Ductwork & Piping Plans
  • Schedules & Details
  
  
• Coordinating work with process engineers and architects to define utility requirements for utility generation and distribution systems
• Calculating loads for wet utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g. chilled water, plant steam, chilled glycol)
• Preparing bid and purchase specifications for mechanical equipment (e.g. HVAC Systems, boilers, chillers)
• Performing field surveys and evaluate condition of existing equipment and systems
• Participating in project planning, cost development, and project scheduling
• Reviewing submittals and shop drawings
• Response to construction Requests For Information (RFIs), develop final construction documents including: plans, specifications, schedules, and details
• Help to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations
• Establish effective working relations with colleagues, clients and officials.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative are important for this industry
• Maintains an expert level understanding of department standards & guidelines, as well as applicable engineering codes and standards
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, innovation, and ambition
• Minimum of 10 years' experience within pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering required
• Professional Engineering License required
• Preferred computer skills: AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling, PipeFlo, CFD Airflow Modeling, Trane Trace 3D.
• Flexibility to travel (~10%)
• Acceptance of a hybrid working environment. Our Hybrid model has employees in the office 3 days a week with remote work 2 days a week.
• Knowledge of cGMPs required
• International experience required