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We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.\nThe Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:\nHVAC systems\nChilled water systems\nHeating system\nPlumbing\nOther responsibilities:\nMentor and grow the mechanical team.\nManage contracts and clients for MEP projects.\nManage and quality review of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).\nMechanical such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems design (estimated 50% of workload).\nAssess the requirements of projects, break them into tasks, and work with the Project Managers to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.Write the scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and meetings with the clients.\nPrepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.\nExpectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering\nExperience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries.\n8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.\nKnowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air systems.\nSolid knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE & ACGIH\nFamiliarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements\nProficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit\nSend us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!\nThe LAPORTE team\nSend us your application today. 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