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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences

GBA

Broomfield, COJob$105–135K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$105–135K/yr
Location
Broomfield, CO
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Mechanical Engineering PE LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

GBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Life Sciences group to design complex facilities for biopharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing clients. The role involves leading building-systems design, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and supporting projects from concept through construction and commissioning. Life Sciences experience is preferred; proficiency in REVIT is required, while AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Systems DesignLife SciencesREVITAutoCADCollaborationCommunicationTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering PE License7+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description : Job: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences Location: Broomfield, CO or Lenexa, KS Build Your Future with GBA GBA, a full-service architectural and engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Life Sciences group. We specialize in biopharmaceutical facility design and deliver integrated solutions for leading industry clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects from concept through completion in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. GBA is offering a long-term career opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer with 7+ years of experience. The candidate will use their extensive experience in building system design to design complex facilities for top bio-pharmaceutical clients. You'll work directly with clients to establish design criteria, develop solutions that balance spatial, functional, and budgetary needs, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory expectations. - What You'll DoLead design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems, for complex biopharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facilities - Work with multidisciplinary teams to create integrated building solutions that respond to client spatial, functional, and budgetary needs - Perform design calculations, equipment selections, and review calculations and equipment selections performed by project team members - Evaluate and assess existing mechanical systems; develop retrofit and upgrade strategies - Work directly with clients to establish design criteria and develop design concepts that meet project goals and budgetary expectations - Write technical specifications and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements - Maintain project quality assurance and coordinate with other disciplines (architecture, electrical, process engineering, fire protection) - Conduct field reviews, investigations, and support construction and commissioning phases - Mentor and guide junior engineers; contribute to technical excellence across the team - What You BringBS in Mechanical Engineering - Professional Engineer (PE) License in Mechanical Engineering - 7+ years of experience - Experience with complex building projects; Life Sciences experience preferred - Proficiency in REVIT required; AutoCAD experience is a plus - Strong collaboration and communication skills - Ability to thrive in a technically challenging, team-oriented environment Why You'll Love Working Here At GBA, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, safety, and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: - Competitive salary: $105,000 - $135,000 annually + performance bonus - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life, accident, and disability coverage - 401(k) with company match - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives - Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off - Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement Join Our Team If you're a motivated mechanical engineering professional who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with GBA. At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjYzMTMzLjg3NjBAZ2JhdGVhbWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t{rel="noopener noreferrer" t rget="_blank"} Number of Openings : 1

How this job compares

Set against the 7,381 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–135K/yr
  • Colorado median$105–152K/yr239 salary ranges
  • US median$107–160K/yr4,426 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 8% below the Colorado median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 288 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Colorado and 7,381 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,112 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,224 of the 7,381 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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