Grifols

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Location: Clayton NC

Travel: Up to 25%

Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utility Systems to lead the design and implementation of critical infrastructure, including Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing. Your expertise will ensure reliable, efficient systems that support FDA-licensed blood fractionation, purification, and filling operations.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Design Core Utility Systems: Develop robust designs for Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing systems.
• Create Construction Documents: Prepare industrial and commercial code-compliant system drawings and specification packages.
• Specify and Size Equipment: Define requirements and perform sizing for boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heating hot water skids, air compressors, receivers, tanks, and related components.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Oversee vendor bid evaluations, evaluate submittals, and participate in factory acceptance testing for critical equipment.
• Oversee Construction Activities: Perform some supervision of contractors during construction to ensure adherence to design documents and answering RFIs.
• Commission and Turn Over: Support system start-up, commissioning, and prepare comprehensive turnover packages.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert: Analyze existing utility systems and infrastructure, reconfigure for new operations, and provide technical leadership.

Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university and ability to obtain a NC PE license. Other professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of industrial experience. Experience in Biotech or Chemical industry preferred.
• Experience designing the following system types: Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing is highly desired. Looking for someone with full system design experience with at least two of those system types.
• HVAC experience is not required but considered a plus.
• Direct experience with AutoCAD, PipeFlo, Revit, Plant 3D is not required but will be considered a plus.

Why Join Us

• Impact That Matters: Your designs will power critical operations that help improve global health.
• Innovation at Scale: Work on complex, large-scale projects with cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and expand your expertise in industrial utilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, professional development programs, and a supportive work environment.

Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, related experience or a combination of related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational demands:

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32°F in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Stands for 2-4 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Repetitive foot movements. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:[[cust_building]]

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