Senior Mechanical & Energy Engineer (REMOTE)

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for mechanical utility systems and energy optimization. Support all business units with technical knowledge in mechanical utilities and energy efficiency for project reviews and troubleshooting. Work closely with project managers and local site management to coordinate design efforts and compile owner’s requirements for mechanical and utility systems. Manage, coordinate and review 3rd party consultant design efforts to support all business units. Use technical knowledge to develop technical, detailed scope and execution plan for energy savings projects. Work with all business units to conduct energy audits and identify saving opportunities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing expert technical support in mechanical engineering, utilities and energy conservation for new facilities and major renovations during the programming, design development, submittal reviews, construction, and commissioning/validation phases.
• Leverage engineering expertise (i.e., HVAC, automation/BMS, Electrical CQV, GxP, and maintenance) in support of ongoing Global operations. Knowledge of BAS systems required.
• Ability to analyze the performance and troubleshoot steam, chilled water, HVAC, compressed air, water systems and large utility users. Evaluate options to optimize utility consumption.
• Work independently as Engineering Expert to provide on-demand troubleshooting to develop technical solutions for mechanical utility, safety and energy issues impacting operations.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment and communicate effectively with site maintenance personnel to resolve technical issues both onsite and remotely.
• Provide support for Global Engineering design efforts in the execution of capital projects and support of facilities operations.
• Work closely with project managers and local site management to coordinate design efforts and compile owner’s requirements in alignment with design guidelines, commissioning, validation, and operational delivery of large-scale capital projects so that project objectives are attained.
• Review design of MEP systems for renovations or new building projects acting independently as the prime representative for the Global Engineering group.
• Perform detailed A&E design package reviews as SME for facilities systems and provide team leadership, value engineering, and technical support for independent site projects as required.
• Assist sites to perform internal energy assessments on facilities related equipment and operations and support the energy savings project portfolio.
• Generate RFPs, evaluate proposals, and make recommendations to management.
• Alert developing problems where management intervention or oversight is required. Plan and implement appropriate actions or countermeasures necessary.
• Work within a Global environment with the ability to influence outcomes of technically related activities.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Additional Skills

• Identify and promote successful energy and optimization projects within the CRL network and facilitate replication across CRL sites where applicable.
• Ability to develop multi-site programs and communicate to senior leadership, gain approval and manage/facilitate implementation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of broad-based experience related to mechanical and utility systems within the life sciences industry (pharma, biotech, or R&D).
• Experience in identifying, defining, and implementing energy savings projects.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the functionality of construction documents (specifications and drawings) and of the construction industry in general.
• Thorough understanding of facilities equipment including boilers, chillers, HVAC, Building Automation, and automated cleaning/sanitization systems.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a Global environment. Ability to present initiatives and communicate with senior leaders.
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred.
• Other: Sound working knowledge of Building Codes, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), AAALAC, FDA/EU and government regulatory requirements and guidelines. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc. Proficiency in CAD is preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is £50,000 per annum – £75,000 per annum. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Competencies

Lead – We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.

Care – We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.

Collaborate – We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.

Own – We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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