About the Role
Merrick and Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the mechanical design of projects and commissioning/validation processes within a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves up to 50% travel for team, project, client, and market engagement. The position requires a competent mechanical engineer/designer responsible for all phases of mechanical design production for Life Sciences, Nuclear, and National Security projects, with opportunities for participation in facility commissioning projects.
Responsibilities
- Execute detailed mechanical, plumbing/process, and controls design for complex mechanical facilities, including life science and nuclear facilities.
- Produce detailed engineering calculations, 3D models, construction drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Support commissioning and validation exercises.
- Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients and colleagues.
- Perform site inspections, testing, and commissioning of equipment and facilities, potentially including international travel.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards for nuclear and biocontainment facility design and construction.
- Develop and maintain expert skills in required software packages including REVIT, Excel, and Word.
- Execute all work in accordance with Merrick and project-specific Quality Assurance procedures.
- Exercise excellent independent judgment and initiative to complete design tasks.
- Work independently and in a team environment within Merrick’s hybrid arrangement (office, remote, onsite).
Requirements
- Experience in mechanical building design for government, academic, and private clients.
- Demonstrated experience in HVAC, plumbing/process, fire protection, and controls design is an asset.
- Experience in containment laboratories and/or Biopharma is recommended.
- A minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferred eight (8) years.
- Licensure as a Chartered Engineer in the UK is preferred, or demonstrate a plan to obtain licensure.
- Experience in mechanical building design aspects including planning, calculations, equipment selection, schematic design, construction documents, and construction administration is a strong asset.
- Experience in energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis for sustainability design is an asset.
- Proficient in the use of REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Proficient in report writing, including basis of design reports, specifications, and field reports.
- Ability to travel and possess a current passport, including potential international travel.
- Must be a British citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of UK security clearance due to national security requirements.
Skills
- REVIT
- AutoCAD
- Excel
- Word
- Mechanical design
- Plumbing/process design
- Controls design
- HVAC
- Fire protection
- Commissioning
- Validation
- Report writing
- Site inspection
- Testing
- Energy modeling
- Life cycle cost analysis
Location
- UK
- Abroad
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
- 5+ years
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Engineering degree from an accredited university
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Robust referral program
- Annual performance reviews
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Peer mentor program
About the Company
- Merrick UK serves the UK and EU as part of Merrick & Company, providing access to matrixed expertise across the Merrick & CO family.
- Merrick's services enable leading-edge science and technology requirements for clients in unique and secure environments through expertise in high performance and aerospace facilities, infrastructure, processing, and life sciences.
- Merrick’s Life Sciences services employ architects, engineers, designers, commissioning and validation specialists, regulatory compliance experts, laboratorians, veterinarians, biosafety & biosecurity professionals, public health specialists, and scientists, offering a full-service, fully integrated approach.
- Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm with over 70 years of existence, ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record.
- Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world.
- The company seeks candidates with a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for projects requiring a blend of creativity and high technical skills.
- Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting, and fast-paced environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
