Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer (Life Sciences)

Location: Hybrid in Pleasanton, California, United States; travel as needed for client and project development.

Salary: $180,000–$230,000 annually; base salary.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned international project delivery firm with more than 4,000 people, delivering projects for pharmaceutical, food, biotech, medical technology, and mission-critical sectors.

What you will do

• Own equipment modules and packages through design and procurement, including data sheets, material requisitions, enquiry packages, vendor evaluations, and technical specifications.
• Lead the development of HVAC, plant and black utility, plumbing, compressed gas, and mechanical utility systems for life sciences facilities.
• Develop calculations, P&IDs, equipment and utility distribution plans, airflow and pressurization diagrams, piping and ductwork layouts, equipment schedules, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate clients, vendors, contractors, internal disciplines, and external design teams while managing supplier packages through kick-off meetings, design reviews, FATs, manufacturing, and testing.
• Support construction through submittal reviews, RFI responses, field visits, site support, and verification that installed systems match design intent.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support proposals, business development, and project delivery within budget and schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of design experience in a design firm setting for the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or cell and gene therapy sectors.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Understanding of and ability to develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others and lead technical reviews with clients and suppliers.
• Good communication skills and a self-starting approach.
• Ability to travel as needed for client and project development.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of energy modeling using HAP software.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization with an inclusive culture focused on mutual respect, belonging, and diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.
• Confidential handling of candidate information according to EEO guidelines.