Clayco · 2 days ago
Mechanical/HVAC Lead Engineer, Life Sciences
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expClayco is a full-service real estate development and construction firm specializing in high-quality solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical / HVAC Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and delivery of building mechanical systems for life sciences manufacturing facilities, focusing on air-side systems and building-side mechanical utilities.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Haleigh Brissette
Responsibilities
Lead the design of building mechanical systems for life sciences manufacturing projects, including HVAC and building-side wet utilities, from early planning through construction support
Develop air-side system strategies that support manufacturing cleanrooms and controlled environments, including pressure relationships, air change rates, filtration, redundancy, and system resiliency
Plan and coordinate building-side wet utilities such as plant steam, heating hot water, chilled water, condenser water, domestic water, and sanitary and industrial waste systems
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to integrate mechanical systems with manufacturing layouts, equipment rooms, and support spaces
Support front-end project efforts by contributing to proposals, system narratives, conceptual layouts, and client presentations
Lead technical discussions with clients related to system performance, operational reliability, energy use, maintainability, and lifecycle considerations
Coordinate with construction teams to support design-build delivery, constructability reviews, and phased execution strategies
Develop and/or review calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including ASHRAE, NFPA, GMP/GxP, and local regulations
Participate in multidisciplinary coordination reviews to ensure mechanical systems are fully integrated with architectural and other engineering systems
Mentor and support the development of junior mechanical engineers and designers
Contribute to the development of LJC’s mechanical design standards, tools, and best practices for life sciences manufacturing facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
10–20+ years of experience designing building mechanical systems for life sciences manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated production facilities
Demonstrated experience leading HVAC and building-side mechanical utility design on manufacturing-focused projects
Strong understanding of air-side systems and building-side wet utilities supporting manufacturing cleanrooms and controlled environments
Experience coordinating mechanical systems with manufacturing layouts, electrical systems, and building infrastructure
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASHRAE, NFPA, GMP/GxP, and relevant local regulations
Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions, client meetings, and pursuit presentations
Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience working in a design-build or fast-track project delivery environment preferred
Familiarity with Revit and BIM-based coordination workflows
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Company
Clayco
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm.
1001-5000 employees
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