Senior Mechanical Engineer

Genesis AEC • Medford, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our exceptional team. This role offers significant growth potential and is ideal for someone with an innate curiosity for learning, implementing, and integrating different pieces of a puzzle. Genesis AEC is an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry, ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine. We design and construct facilities that advance worldwide health and have received honors such as a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award. Our culture is inclusive, embracing all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives, and provides support, challenges, and encouragement for growth through opportunities, training, and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities
• Deep familiarity with Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Science, and Laboratory industries, with insight into client priorities, compliance standards, and market dynamics
• Proficiency in computerized HVAC load calculation and energy software
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives, including identifying project opportunities and supporting proposal efforts.
• Expertise in Mechanical systems design and engineering, including chilled water plants, steam and hot water boiler plants, custom and semi-custom air handling units, direct expansion (DX) system design, pumps, duct and air distribution systems, piping systems, and DDC control systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Professional software
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with client-facing roles and proposal development
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff in client relationship development and support their involvement in business development activities
• PE License

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a mechanical design team consisting of Project Engineers and Designers to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Drive the development and review of complex engineering calculations, including HVAC load calculations, fan static pressure analysis, hydraulic calculations/modeling, and isometric analyses by Project Mechanical Engineers.
• Coordinate scheduling of field surveys and support the development of HVAC and Central Utility system layout and design, in collaboration with the Project Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Designers.
• Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams – including architects, other engineering disciplines, client representatives, facility operations, and contractors – to ensure cohesive project integration.
• Conduct facility infrastructure assessments, infrastructure/utility master planning, and perform code and energy evaluations.
• Lead the development of airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, zoning plans, and classification plans for Pharmaceutical and Life Science applications.
• Lead the development of equipment specifications, based on company standards, and in coordination with specific client and equipment vendor requirements.
• Manage the review of equipment submittments and shop drawings, prepare timely responses to RFI’s, and create punch list development and resolution.
• Assist the Chief Automation Engineer in the development of Instrumentation and Control Design for Mechanical systems.

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility (9-hour days Monday through Thursday and 4-hour Fridays, all year long; daily hours that accommodate commuting or personal obligations; hybrid work week)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance plans (two-thirds of premiums and deductible paid)
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thought leadership opportunities ($1,000 award for presenting or publishing technical expertise)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior