Design Mechanical Engineer Life Sciences

Job: Design Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences

Location: Lenexa KS

Build Your Future with GBA

GBA a full-service architectural and engineering firm is seeking a Design Mechanical Engineer to join our Life Sciences group. We specialize in biopharmaceutical facility design and deliver integrated solutions for leading industry clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex high-impact projects from concept through completion in a collaborative growth-oriented environment.

As a Design Mechanical Engineer you will apply your building systems design experience and developing knowledge of regulated facility requirements to produce high-quality mechanical engineering deliverables. Youll work within multidisciplinary project teams coordinate across disciplines contribute to design calculations and documentation and begin to take ownership of project scopes under the guidance of senior engineers.

What Youll Do

• Design HVAC plumbing and process utility systems for complex biopharma and biotech manufacturing facilities including cleanroom environments
• Develop and coordinate mechanical drawings specifications and calculations for project deliverables
• Prepare design documentation including basis-of-design narratives equipment schedules and utility summaries
• Coordinate with architects process engineers and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions that respond to client spatial functional and budgetary needs
• Perform design calculations and equipment selections under the direction of senior engineers; support review of work by junior team members
• Write technical specifications and support compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements
• Support construction administration activities including field reviews RFI responses and submittal reviews
• Manage and coordinate mechanical scope on multiple concurrent projects within defined schedule and budget parameters
• Contribute to internal quality processes and mentor entry-level staff

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 35 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in building systems or facility design with preference for biopharmaceutical biotech or industrial facility experience
• EIT certification preferred; active PE license preferred or in active pursuit
• Working knowledge of HVAC design utility systems process piping equipment selection and applicable code compliance
• Proficiency in Revit preferred Microsoft word and excel Bluebeam Revu Carrier HAP
• Solid design calculation skills attention to detail and ability to work through complex building systems problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to coordinate effectively across disciplines and with clients
• Demonstrated success working in collaborative multidisciplinary team environments
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously meet deadlines and work within budget constraints

Travel

• This position requires occasional overnight travel with weekend trips home.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At GBA youll be part of a team that values integrity safety and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life accident and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training professional growth and advancement

Join Our Team

If youre a motivated mechanical professional who takes pride in delivering safe high-quality work wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.