Mechanical HVAC Engineer – Life Sciences

Wood

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC design and analysis within life sciences industry. Focused on construction drawings, specifications, and equipment assessments for manufacturing plants.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Wood is currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer candidate with design and analysis experience in industrial HVAC, Utilities and Plumbing system design.
Prepare construction drawings, develop specifications and assessing existing equipment for HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems for new and/or retrofit life science manufacturing plants and laboratories.
Provides HVAC design leadership on detail design.
Provides mechanical engineering expertise from conceptual studies, feasibility analysis, construction grade scope and estimates, detailed design, start-up, system optimization, and trouble-shooting.
Ability to meet with clients, present for HVAC on progress of work, design options and 3D model reviews.
Perform facility system assessment field work.
Generates workload plans, design analyses, drawing plans, specifications, HVAC load/ventilation calculations, pump calculations.
Supports proposals generation (FEL1 thru 3, Detailed Design).
Significant CAD work with AutoCAD and Revit.
Reviews work of and provides guidance to junior engineers.
Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents.
Performs site visits when required and assists with construction RFI’s after document issuance for construction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
5-10 years of facility HVAC design experience
Able to generate own drawing packages with AutoCAD and Revit
Knowledgeable with Codes and industry standards (ex. NFPA, International Codes, Factory Mutual Datasheets, ASHRAE, etc.)
Able to write design analyses, specifications, estimate project costs, and estimate construction schedule duration
Able to travel by air & ground, climbing ladders
Must pass drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy
PE License is not required but desired
Experience with REVIT and Navisworks
Experience with Elite CHVAC, AFT Fathom, Trane TRACE (or Carrier HAP for energy modeling)
Experience in Fire Protection and Plumbing is a plus
PE License desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Life Sciences sector.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC designmechanical engineeringconstruction drawingsdesign analysesspecificationsHVAC load calculationspump calculationsenergy modelingfacility system assessmenttroubleshooting

Soft Skills

client presentationleadershipguidancecommunicationteam collaboration

Certifications

BS degree in Mechanical EngineeringPE License (desired)