Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer

MSD•Durham, PA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer will provide mechanical utility engineering expertise for global capital projects supporting manufacturing, research, and facilities utility infrastructure. Within Global Engineering Solutions (GES), the role helps develop holistic global design solutions that support manufacturing and business objectives across programs and business units. It provides subject matter expertise throughout front-end planning, from early concept development and site selection through FEL 3 Basis of Design, and supports project execution through startup and commissioning. The role reports to the Technology Center Director of the Global Design Engineering Solutions team within GES. The position develops technical solutions for capital projects and applies expertise in the design, construction, and operation of mechanical utility systems, including steam and condensate, heating hot water, chilled water, cooling towers, process cooling, fire water, nitrogen, chemical and sanitary waste, effluent decontamination, compressed air, potable water, natural gas, and process and laboratory gases. It also involves pipe and piping system design and specification. The engineer collaborates with project teams, global site engineering teams, engineering firms, equipment vendors, and functions such as Project Management, Technology, Quality, Automation, Plant Operations, Safety, Global Quality, and Global Safety & the Environment. The role is based primarily in West Point, Pennsylvania, with secondary locations in Rahway, New Jersey; Durham, North Carolina; and Elkton, Virginia. The position is hybrid, has a first/day shift, and requires domestic and international travel. The posting anticipates approximately 30% global travel in its preferred qualifications and lists a 25% travel requirement in the job details.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an applicable science degree.
At least 10 years of experience engineering mechanical utility systems.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical utility system design, engineering fundamentals, regulatory requirements, equipment sizing and specification, and system troubleshooting.
Prior experience designing mechanical utility systems in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or a closely related industry.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Valid driving license is not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience commissioning, starting up, and troubleshooting mechanical utility systems.
Competent leadership and teamwork skills.
Accomplished written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical abilities and a solid foundation in engineering fundamentals.
Experience with capital projects that followed a stage-gate capital management process.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and other 2D/3D design tools, including the ability to produce layouts, PFDs, and P&IDs.
Approximately 30% global travel is anticipated.

Responsibilities

Lead or support mechanical utility design efforts for projects, delivering compliant and innovative solutions that meet business needs.
Provide technical guidance during project scoping and front-end planning, including evaluation of alternative solutions for sterile, bulk biological, solid dosage, and laboratory facilities worldwide.
Support sustainability and energy-saving efforts on projects.
Support major project design efforts and potentially lead small or minor project design efforts.
Ensure project deliverables conform to company standards and are technically sound and sufficiently complete.
Collaborate with and provide subject matter expertise to project teams during detailed design, construction, and installation of mechanical utility systems.
Author and maintain engineering design standards, guidelines, practices, and position papers.
Provide technical support and guidance during startup planning, commissioning, and qualification of mechanical utility systems on critical capital projects.
Collaborate with global manufacturing site engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical utility issues.
Conduct project peer reviews and provide subject matter expertise on projects.
Develop and maintain knowledge of current industry technology trends.
Collaborate with Global Quality and Global Safety & the Environment on divisional guidance documents and initiatives.
Interface with mechanical utility equipment vendors.