Lead Mechanical Engineer
DSJ Global is currently partnered with an industry leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer based in the greater Raleigh, NC area who is looking to add a new Lead Mechanical Engineer. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of critical utility systems that support large‑scale industrial manufacturing operations. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for complex mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and seamless integration across a multifaceted production environment.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary engineer overseeing the design of essential utility systems, including Chilled Water, Steam, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing.
- Develop robust, scalable solutions that support continuous industrial operations.
- Prepare detailed, code‑compliant construction drawings, specifications, and engineering design packages.
- Ensure all documents align with industrial and commercial standards.
- Perform equipment sizing, selection, and specification for boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumping systems, air compressors, tanks, skids, and other mechanical equipment.
- Provide subject-matter expertise during vendor qualification and technical reviews.
- Lead bid evaluations, review technical submittals, and participate in factory acceptance testing for major mechanical equipment.
- Support construction activities, respond to RFIs, and ensure installations adhere to engineering intent and design documentation.
- Participate in system start‑ups, commissioning activities, and turnover documentation.
- Analyze current mechanical and utility systems, identify opportunities for improvements, and develop reconfiguration strategies for new or changing production needs.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of industrial mechanical engineering experience (8+ years preferred).
- Demonstrated experience leading projects involving at least two core system types:
Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, or Plumbing.
- Experience within highly regulated or high‑volume industrial environments (manufacturing, chemicals, industrial utilities, etc.).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, PipeFlo, or similar design tools.
- HVAC system experience is a plus but not required.
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