Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

Merrick UK serves the UK and EU as part of Merrick & Company. Merrick UK provides access to the matrixed expertise across the Merrick & CO family. Merrick’s services enable the leading-edge science and technology requirements of our clients to be met in some of the world’s most unique and secure environments through our expertise in high performance and aerospace facilities, infrastructure, processing, and life sciences.

Merrick’s Life Sciences services are greater than a traditional design firm: our team employs architects, engineers, designers, commissioning and validation specialists, regulatory compliance experts, laboratorians, veterinarians, biosafety & biosecurity professionals, public health specialists, and a variety of scientists. It is this full‑service, fully integrated approach that allows Merrick to provide peerless guidance at any and all stages of the project lifecycle. It is of critical importance that our design team, operations team, and scientists work collectively to ensure the approach is focused on the outcome of the life sciences facilities: how they will operate.

About The Opportunity

Merrick and Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the mechanical design of projects and support Commissioning and Validation processes as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, with a moderate volume of travel (up to 50%) for team, project, client and market engagement. Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well‑defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short‑term and long‑term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills will be considered.

This position requires a competent mechanical engineer/designer who as a member of the mechanical design team will be responsible for all phases of mechanical design production for a variety of Life Sciences, Nuclear, and National Security projects ranging from programming through construction administration. Opportunities also exist for participation in facility commissioning projects.

What You’ll Do

• Participate as part of the mechanical design team and the multi‑disciplinary project team, executing the detailed mechanical, plumbing/process and controls design of complex mechanical facilities including life science and nuclear facilities.
• Perform site inspection, testing, and commissioning of equipment and facilities as required, which may include travel within the UK and abroad.
• Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and other employees.
• Develop and maintain expert level knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the design and construction of nuclear and biocontainment facilities in the UK and internationally as required.
• Develop and maintain expert level skills in required software packages including REVIT, Excel, Word, etc.
• Execute all work in accordance with Merrick and project specific Quality Assurance procedures.
• Exercise excellent independent judgement and initiative to complete design tasks.
• Work independently and in a team environment based upon Merrick’s hybrid arrangement comprised of office (future), remote, and onsite work.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer/designer with experience in mechanical building design for government, academic, and private clients.
• Experience in HVAC, plumbing/process, fire protection and controls design.
• Experience in containment laboratories and/or biopharma is recommended.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferred eight (8) years related experience.
• Licensure as a Chartered Engineer in the UK is preferred; if not licensed, must demonstrate a plan and ability to obtain licensure within two years of joining Merrick.
• Experience in mechanical building design including planning, calculations, equipment selection, schematic design, production of construction documents and construction administration.
• Laboratory design and construction knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in energy modelling and life cycle cost analysis for sustainability design is an asset.
• Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in report writing including basis of design reports, specifications, field reports, etc.
• Good verbal and writing skills, strong oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills applying mechanical design principles.
• Ability to travel and possess a current passport (international travel may be required).
• UK citizenship required for client projects.
• Must possess or be able to obtain SC level security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Local candidates are preferred.

Perks

• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!

Additional Information

Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.