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Wood is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Remote.
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The Role
Wood is currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer candidate with design and analysis experience in industrial HVAC, Utilities and Plumbing system design to support the Life Science business. Primary focus for project work will be to prepare construction drawings, develop specifications and assessing existing equipment for HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems for new and/or retrofit life science manufacturing plants and laboratories. This position primarily provides HVAC design leadership on detail design. design leadership on detail design. Knowledge of fire protection and plumbing is a plus. In this position, the intermediate Mechanical Engineer provides mechanical engineering expertise from conceptual studies, feasibility analysis, construction grade scope and estimates, detailed design, start-up, system optimization, and trouble-shooting.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Life Sciences sector.
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
Typical responsibilities:
- Provide technical design packages within defined schedule and budget requirements
- Executes facility mechanical engineering HVAC designs according to IAW applicable codes and standards
- Ability to meet with clients, present for HVAC on progress of work, design options and 3D model reviews
- Performs facility system assessment field work
- Generates workload plans, design analyses, drawing plans, specifications, HVAC load/ventilation calculations, pump calculations
- Supports proposals generation (FEL1 thru 3, Detailed Design)
- Significant CAD work with AutoCAD and Revit
- Reviews work of and provides guidance to junior engineers
- Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents
- Performs site visits when required and assists with construction RFI’s after document issuance for construction
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
- 5-10 years of facility HVAC design experience
- Able to generate own drawing packages with AutoCAD and Revit
- Knowledgeable with Codes and industry standards (ex. NFPA, International Codes, Factory Mutual Datasheets, ASHRAE, etc.)
- Able to write design analyses, specifications, estimate project costs, and estimate construction schedule duration
- Able to travel by air & ground, climbing ladders
- Must pass drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy
Desirable:
- PE License is not required but desired
- Experience with REVIT and Navisworks
- Experience with Elite CHVAC, AFT Fathom, Trane TRACE (or Carrier HAP for energy modeling)
- Experience in Fire Protection and Plumbing is a plus
- PE License desirable
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
