Mechanical Engineer IV - Life Sciences

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; full-time, onsite role.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions for the global life sciences and food and beverage industries.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical discipline scope, budget, planning, and design delivery across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Design HVAC, mechanical utility, plumbing, and piping systems, including load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, equipment selection, specifications, plans, P&IDs, and schedules.
• Lead field surveys, evaluate existing conditions, support field reporting, and resolve non-compliant conditions identified during site walks and construction surveys.
• Develop design reports, narratives, construction documentation, specifications, code evaluations, installation details, and HAZOP reviews.
• Support construction through RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch lists, progress reports, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, project managers, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, and trade partners while mentoring less experienced staff.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience and a Professional Engineer registration in good standing.
• Advanced experience designing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems, including engineering calculations.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, fire, and building codes.
• Ability to lead complex project design, coordinate cross-discipline teams, and manage mechanical scope delivery.
• Ability to travel for client development, project execution, and training opportunities.

Nice to have

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, or food and beverage environments.
• Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments and applicable standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, and OSHA.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and sustainable design practices such as LEED or WELL.
• Experience with Revit plugins and parametric workflows using Dynamo, Grasshopper, or Rhino.
• Experience with advanced mechanical system troubleshooting and design training development.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package designed for individual and family needs.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to a diverse workforce.
• Employment is contingent on background screening.
• Disability accommodations are available during the application process.