About the Role
Merrick and Company is seeking a Principal/Associate 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.
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, and specifications.
- Support commissioning and validation exercises.
- Utilize communication skills to interact effectively 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 facilities.
- 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 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 eight (8) years of related experience.
- Licensure as a Chartered Engineer in the UK is preferred, or demonstrate a plan to obtain licensure within two years of joining.
- Experience in planning, calculations, equipment selection, schematic design, production of 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 REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Proficient in report writing, including basis of design reports, specifications, and field reports.
- Must possess a current passport and be eligible for international travel.
- Applicants must be British citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of UK security clearance due to national security requirements.
Skills
- Mechanical design
- Plumbing/process design
- Controls design
- Engineering calculations
- 3D modeling
- Construction drawings
- Specifications
- Commissioning
- Validation
- Client interaction
- Site inspection
- Testing
- REVIT
- Excel
- Word
- Quality Assurance procedures
- Independent judgment
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Report writing
- Basis of design reports
- Field reports
- Energy modeling
- Life cycle cost analysis
- AutoCAD
Location
- UK
- Abroad
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Onsite
- Office
Experience Level
- Principal
- Associate
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Engineering degree from an accredited university
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral program
- Performance reviews
- Professional development
- 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.
- Merrick's services enable leading-edge science and technology requirements for clients in unique and secure environments.
- Merrick's Life Sciences services offer a full-service, integrated approach with architects, engineers, designers, commissioning and validation specialists, regulatory compliance experts, laboratorians, veterinarians, biosafety & biosecurity professionals, public health specialists, and scientists.
- Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm with over 70 years of existence, ranked as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News Record.
- Merrick provides personalized services to clients worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
- Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
