Senior​/Lead Mechanical Engineer; Hybrid

Position Details

Position:
Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Cary, NC (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office, majority remote)

Type:
Full Time / Direct Hire

Compensation: $140,000 - $149,760 annually (depending on qualifications)

Benefits:
Comprehensive – Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, Holidays and more

Background and Drug Screening Required

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer Lead in Cary, NC, who is excited about working on advanced facilities projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You’ll lead and support projects at some of the world’s most state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for budget, schedule, and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.

Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will successfully deliver on the design, development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems and products for building HVAC, Utility, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems and components. You’ll also have opportunities to provide on‑site assistance during startup. You coordinate work activities with other design and engineering professionals and project management, and mentor junior team members to help them discover their purpose and guide them forward.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of practical application of mechanical engineering and design, including HVAC, Utilities, fire protection, plumbing, and related mechanical building systems
• Minimum 5 years of Life Sciences consulting engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Ability to lead a medium to large multinational team of designers and engineers
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams, with client, and construction team
• Passion for buildings and construction

• Proficient working knowledge of Revit or Smart Plant software
• Industrial design experience including pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, or similar
• Client‑facing skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Project management experience

This role is staffed out of our Cary, NC office as a hybrid position with majority of time worked remote, and approximately 2 days per week in the office as needed for projects.

On‑Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. We are a privately held family of companies offering services including Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, and Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On‑Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. Our mission is to provide flexible service by applying the talents of our people, work processes, and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a safe, responsible and dependable manner.

On‑Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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