Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Science - Clayco

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Science will be working with in-house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Mechanical HVAC Design and Quality Assurance on projects for our nationwide clients.

Projects will consist of laboratory, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets for existing building improvements and new construction.

The Specifics of the Role

• Project work may include conceptual and schematic design, feasibility studies, and full construction documentation (drawings and specifications).
• Senior Mechanical Engineer is involved from the beginning to foresee preliminary design challenges.
• As a Senior Level Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading mechanical HVAC engineering design and analysis, and for leading entry level Mechanical Engineers and/or Mechanical Designers.
• Knowledge of building mechanical codes and building material thermal values along with the ability to perform accurate load calculations.
• Understanding of laboratory, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology design principles, best practices, and codes.
• Understanding of cGMP design principles, best practices, and documentation requirements.
• Focus is on problem solving instead of finger pointing. The Architect, Engineer, and Contractor are on the same team.
• Project designs based on construction schedule versus fully finished package.
• Preliminary pricing advantages due to historical construction experience.
• Coordination with equipment vendors, Procurement, and Preconstruction groups throughout the design process to support target-based value designs.
• Input from jobsite can identify construction issues.
• Projects can be designed to the builder’s strength.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
• Opportunity for site and Quality visits to assist in solving field issues.
• Relationship building with Field Staff (Superintendents and other on-site personnel).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis.
• PE License preferred to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
• Minimum of 5 years of related HVAC design experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems Applications and Implementation.
• Team oriented attitude is a must.
• Resilient and adaptable to design changes.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in Overland, MO.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – so some travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco is known for and expects.
• 3-D CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) is a plus.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices, energy efficient design practices, and decarbonization measures is a plus.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The design pace is fast therefore good communication skills and good decision making are essential.

Why Clayco?

• Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.

• ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#23), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary: Based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!