Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC​/Plumbing

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utility Systems

Location:

NC-Clayton, US

Contract Type:
Regular Full-Time

Area: ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since9 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utility Systems to lead the design and implementation of critical infrastructure, including Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing. Your expertise will ensure reliable, efficient systems that support FDA‑licensed blood fractionation, purification, and filling operations.

• Design Core Utility Systems: develop robust designs for Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing systems.
• Create Construction Documents: prepare industrial and commercial code‑compliant system drawings and specification packages.
• Specify and Size Equipment: define requirements and perform sizing for boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heating hot water skids, air compressors, receivers, tanks, and related components.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: oversee vendor bid evaluations, evaluate submittals, and participate in factory acceptance testing for critical equipment.
• Oversee Construction
  
  Activities:
  
  perform some supervision of contractors during construction to ensure adherence to design documents and answering RFIs.
• Commission and Turn Over: support system start‑up, commissioning, and prepare comprehensive turnover packages.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert: analyze existing utility systems and infrastructure, reconfigure for new operations, and provide technical leadership.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university and ability to obtain a NC PE license. Other professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.
• Experience:
  
  minimum of 6 years of industrial experience. Experience in Biotech or Chemical industry preferred.
• Experience designing the following system types:
  Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing is highly desired. Looking for someone with full system design experience with at least two of those system types.
• HVAC experience is not required but considered a plus.
• Direct experience with AutoCAD, Pipe Flo, Revit, Plant 3D is not required but will be considered a plus.

• Impact That Matters: your designs will power critical operations that help improve global health.
• Innovation at Scale: work on complex, large‑scale projects with cutting‑edge technology and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Growth: opportunities to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and expand your expertise in industrial utilities.
• Collaborative Culture: join a team that values knowledge sharing, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Benefits: we offer a comprehensive benefits package, professional development programs, and a supportive work environment.

Depending on the area of assignment, related experience or a combination of related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example:
If a job level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32°F in production areas. Exposed to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per…