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Ready to shape the future of science and global health?
ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a
Senior Mechanical Engineer
for a
full-time
onsite role primarily based in Manassas, VA to provide engineering expertise for ATCC facilities (Manassas, VA, Gaithersburg, MD, and Germantown, MD), including a new Biomanufacturing facility at our campus in Manassas, VA. Prior experience in the biomanufacturing sector is not required for consideration. Relocation package may be available for this opportunity.
As a key contributor to ATCC's critical infrastructure, the Senior Mechanical Engineer ensures the performance, reliability, and compliance of facility systems. This role involves the design and development of HVAC and refrigeration systems that support industrial processes and enable operational continuity. This position will apply expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to deliver efficient solutions and optimize existing systems. From selecting equipment to creating detailed system designs and ensuring energy code compliance, this engineer plays a vital role in supporting ATCC's scientific mission.
Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Responsibilities Design & Engineering Excellence:
Lead the development of HVAC and refrigeration systems by formulating design criteria, performing calculations, and producing detailed construction documents. Apply advanced knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to create efficient, code-compliant mechanical solutions. Project & Vendor Management:
Oversee all phases of engineering and facilities projects-from feasibility to closure-ensuring alignment with safety standards, budgets, and timelines. Collaborate with contractors and vendors through meetings, site visits, and inspections to support seamless implementation of MEP, HVAC, and structural systems. Provide engineering expertise to drive commissioning and qualification of mechanical systems in ATCC's new Biomanufacturing facility at Manassas. System Optimization & Troubleshooting:
Resolve complex design and operational issues through field investigations and root cause analysis. Manage and improve building and lab mechanical systems, including refrigeration equipment and Building Management Systems (BMS), while providing technical guidance for operations and maintenance. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience. Proven ability to design HVAC and refrigeration systems, including load calculations and construction drawings and documents. Experience managing engineering projects across all phases , including commissioning and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements. Engineering experience with commisioning and qualification processes. Investigation and troubleshooting experience with HVAC refrigeration systems required. Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC, MEP, and refrigeration systems. Proficient in using Building Management Systems (BMS) and asset management platforms like Maximo Effective communicator with strong leadership and coordination abilities across teams and vendors. Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Revit for mechanical system drawings Familiarity with building codes, energy standards, and regulatory compliance. Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 annually with potential for relocation package. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. We Invest in You
Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, & paid parental leave Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
Financial security:
401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards Corporate bonus program
Mission Focused:
Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.
Company
ATCC is a private, nonprofit, global biological resource center and standards organization. We provide the scientific community credible biological products, advanced model systems, and high-quality services that support complex research in a variety of innovative applications resulting in incredible achievements in basic science, drug discovery, translational medicine, and public health.
We support the scientific community with the world's largest and most diverse collection of human and animal cell products, as well as molecular genomic tools, microbe products, and biological materials. We offer a host of services, as well, including cell and microbial culturing and authentication, development and production of controls and derivatives, proficiency testing, and biomaterial deposit services. Through our ATCC Federal Solutions initiative, we lend our expertise to federal agencies in areas that include global health and infectious diseases, biodefense, and noncommunicable diseases.
We've developed a quality commitment, which includes ISO accreditations and standards, that has allowed ATCC to evolve from a traditional culture collection founded in 1925 to a biological resource center with an infrastructure that supports the future of life science and biotechnology.
Our newly expanded headquarters and bioproduction facility is located in Manassas, Virginia, near Washington DC, and a recently renovated research and technology center of excellence in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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Company info Website http://www.atcc.org/ Phone (703)365-2700 Location 10801 University Boulevard Manassas Virginia 20110 United States
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Ready to shape the future of science and global health?
ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a
Senior Mechanical Engineer
for a
full-time
onsite role primarily based in Manassas, VA to provide engineering expertise for ATCC facilities (Manassas, VA, Gaithersburg, MD, and Germantown, MD), including a new Biomanufacturing facility at our campus in Manassas, VA. Prior experience in the biomanufacturing sector is not required for consideration. Relocation package may be available for this opportunity.
As a key contributor to ATCC's critical infrastructure, the Senior Mechanical Engineer ensures the performance, reliability, and compliance of facility systems. This role involves the design and development of HVAC and refrigeration systems that support industrial processes and enable operational continuity. This position will apply expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to deliver efficient solutions and optimize existing systems. From selecting equipment to creating detailed system designs and ensuring energy code compliance, this engineer plays a vital role in supporting ATCC's scientific mission.
Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Responsibilities Design & Engineering Excellence:
Lead the development of HVAC and refrigeration systems by formulating design criteria, performing calculations, and producing detailed construction documents. Apply advanced knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to create efficient, code-compliant mechanical solutions. Project & Vendor Management:
Oversee all phases of engineering and facilities projects-from feasibility to closure-ensuring alignment with safety standards, budgets, and timelines. Collaborate with contractors and vendors through meetings, site visits, and inspections to support seamless implementation of MEP, HVAC, and structural systems. Provide engineering expertise to drive commissioning and qualification of mechanical systems in ATCC's new Biomanufacturing facility at Manassas. System Optimization & Troubleshooting:
Resolve complex design and operational issues through field investigations and root cause analysis. Manage and improve building and lab mechanical systems, including refrigeration equipment and Building Management Systems (BMS), while providing technical guidance for operations and maintenance. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience. Proven ability to design HVAC and refrigeration systems, including load calculations and construction drawings and documents. Experience managing engineering projects across all phases , including commissioning and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements. Engineering experience with commisioning and qualification processes. Investigation and troubleshooting experience with HVAC refrigeration systems required. Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC, MEP, and refrigeration systems. Proficient in using Building Management Systems (BMS) and asset management platforms like Maximo Effective communicator with strong leadership and coordination abilities across teams and vendors. Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Revit for mechanical system drawings Familiarity with building codes, energy standards, and regulatory compliance. Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 annually with potential for relocation package. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. We Invest in You
Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, & paid parental leave Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
Financial security:
401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards Corporate bonus program
Mission Focused:
Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.
Company
ATCC is a private, nonprofit, global biological resource center and standards organization. We provide the scientific community credible biological products, advanced model systems, and high-quality services that support complex research in a variety of innovative applications resulting in incredible achievements in basic science, drug discovery, translational medicine, and public health.
We support the scientific community with the world's largest and most diverse collection of human and animal cell products, as well as molecular genomic tools, microbe products, and biological materials. We offer a host of services, as well, including cell and microbial culturing and authentication, development and production of controls and derivatives, proficiency testing, and biomaterial deposit services. Through our ATCC Federal Solutions initiative, we lend our expertise to federal agencies in areas that include global health and infectious diseases, biodefense, and noncommunicable diseases.
We've developed a quality commitment, which includes ISO accreditations and standards, that has allowed ATCC to evolve from a traditional culture collection founded in 1925 to a biological resource center with an infrastructure that supports the future of life science and biotechnology.
Our newly expanded headquarters and bioproduction facility is located in Manassas, Virginia, near Washington DC, and a recently renovated research and technology center of excellence in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
CONNECT
Company info Website http://www.atcc.org/ Phone (703)365-2700 Location 10801 University Boulevard Manassas Virginia 20110 United States
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