Mechanical Engineering Designer
Wood PLC

Job Info

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RESPONSIBILITIES

On a global scale, Wood serves the Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Federal, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, and Power Industries. Our Philadelphia office has become the Center of Excellence for our global Life Sciences network, providing full-service pharmaceutical and biotechnology engineering, design, procurement, and project management services.

We're looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with the ability to execute all phases of project design. Project sizes will vary and will include both existing building improvements and new construction. Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative are important for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist HVAC engineers with initial through final design solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical plant designs
• Layout and coordination of HVAC and Mechanical equipment for mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC Systems, boilers, chillers) conforming to cGMP requirements, as well as local codes, standards and regulations..
• Complete 2D and 3D modeling and design activities for HVAC and piping systems.
• Involved in developing HVAC / Mechanical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities including:
  • General arrangement plans
  • HVAC airflow and instrumentation diagrams
  • Utility system hydronic and instrumentation diagrams
  • Pressurization diagrams
  • Zoning plans
• Generation of project documentation and deliverables including equipment layouts, ductwork and piping plans, orthographic drawings, isometrics, specifications, and details conforming to industry and project standards
• Ability to produce all design drawings from reference information including rough sketches, notes, vendor drawings, or general direction from others
• Participate in field surveys to perform field system walk downs, take dimensions, and create field sketches
• Provide technical input during all phases of engineering projects
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure that the HVAC/piping design reflects current information from all departments and that all departments have the latest HVAC/piping design information
• Keep HVAC Lead and Project Management informed of project status and challenges

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical college graduation with 5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of higher education and related experience
• Competent with Revit 3D drafting software
• Design proficiency using AutoCAD 2D & Plant 3D
• Competent using discipline specific technical software such as Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Fully competent and knowledgeable of design/drafting principles and practices with extensive and comprehensive knowledge in plant layout and HVAC design
• Work requires a strong understanding of how design integrates into and impacts the complete multi-disciplinary project
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry / regulatory codes and standards is a plus
• Design proficiency using AutoCAD (2D and 3D), Revit, and MS Office applications
• Must be able to interpret P&ID's and use to generate 3D models, equipment lists, and specialty items lists
• Willingness to travel to project sites to assist in developing field sketches and coordinating on-site tasks, etc.

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