LAPORTE
Senior Mechanical Engineer – King of Prussia, PA
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 (contingent on experience and demonstrated technical proficiency)
We’re seeking a full‑time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm that has been in business for 25 years.
Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.
Responsibilities
Lead projects and a team independently; develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, dust collection, chilled water, heating water, controls, and plumbing systems.
Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
Train and grow the Mechanical team.
Review and ensure quality of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).
Design HVAC, hydronic, and steam systems (estimated 50% of workload).
Assess project requirements, decompose tasks, collaborate with Project Managers to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
Write scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and client meetings.
Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
8+ years of design engineering experience.
Experience in engineering consulting in food and beverage manufacturing or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Knowledge of HVAC system design and central utilities including steam, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
Experience designing material handling and dust collection systems.
Strong knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE, ACGIH, and NFPA.
Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.
Benefits Competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits.
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We’re seeking a full‑time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm that has been in business for 25 years.
Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.
Responsibilities
Lead projects and a team independently; develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, dust collection, chilled water, heating water, controls, and plumbing systems.
Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
Train and grow the Mechanical team.
Review and ensure quality of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).
Design HVAC, hydronic, and steam systems (estimated 50% of workload).
Assess project requirements, decompose tasks, collaborate with Project Managers to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
Write scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and client meetings.
Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
8+ years of design engineering experience.
Experience in engineering consulting in food and beverage manufacturing or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Knowledge of HVAC system design and central utilities including steam, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
Experience designing material handling and dust collection systems.
Strong knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE, ACGIH, and NFPA.
Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.
Benefits Competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits.
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