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Mechanical Engineer IV-Senior Mechanical Engineer

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
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Mechanical Engineering PE LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

GBA’s Life Sciences team designs specialized facilities for biopharmaceutical and biotech companies. The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility system design, supports project decisions and client relationships, and mentors developing engineers. The role includes technical reviews, field investigations, construction administration, and commissioning support for complex facilities where mechanical system performance supports medicine and therapy development and manufacturing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HVAC DesignPlumbing DesignMechanical Utility DesignMechanical Design CalculationsEquipment SelectionSystem EvaluationRetrofit SolutionsRevitAutoCADBuilding CodesEngineering StandardsRegulatory RequirementsProblem-SolvingEngineering JudgmentWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationClient CollaborationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPriority ManagementMentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering PE License7+ Years Relevant ExperienceComplex Building Systems DesignLife Sciences Facility ExperienceBiopharmaceutical Facility ExperienceBiotech Facility ExperienceIndustrial Facility ExperienceTechnically Complex Facility Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Mechanical Engineer IV : Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences Build Your Future with GBA At GBA, you'll help create the facilities where lifesaving medicines, therapies, and medical innovations are developed and manufactured. Our Life Sciences team partners with leading biopharmaceutical and biotech companies to design highly specialized facilities where complex mechanical systems, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing needs come together. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll help develop the HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems that make these facilities possible. Why This Role Matters Mechanical systems are critical to the performance of Life Sciences facilities. Your designs will help create environments where temperature, humidity, ventilation, utilities, reliability, and system performance directly support the development and manufacturing of products that improve and save lives. This role gives you the opportunity to apply your technical experience, influence project decisions, build trusted client relationships, and help develop the next generation of engineers. - What You'll DoLead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility systems for complex biopharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facilities. - Develop mechanical design concepts that respond to client operational requirements, project goals, and budget expectations. - Perform engineering calculations, equipment selections, and system evaluations, and review calculations and equipment selections completed by project team members. - Evaluate existing mechanical systems and develop retrofit, replacement, and upgrade strategies. - Work directly with clients to establish design criteria and communicate technical recommendations. - Prepare technical specifications and support compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. - Coordinate closely with architecture, electrical, process engineering, fire protection, commissioning, and other disciplines. - Maintain project quality through technical reviews and Quality Assurance/Quality Control. - Conduct field investigations and reviews and support construction administration and commissioning activities. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued technical growth of the Life Sciences team. How You'll Make an Impact Beyond the technical design itself, your experience will help shape project outcomes, strengthen client relationships, and grow the technical capabilities of the Life Sciences team. - Influence critical design decisions. Bring your experience and engineering judgment to decisions that affect facility performance, reliability, constructability, and long-term operation. - Build client confidence. Become a trusted technical partner who can understand complex challenges, communicate options clearly, and help clients make informed decisions. - Raise the bar for technical excellence. Help strengthen quality, consistency, and thoughtful engineering across our mechanical designs and project teams. - Develop the next generation. Share your experience and perspective with developing engineers, helping them grow their technical confidence and capabilities. - Contribute to work with a bigger purpose. Help create the facilities where lifesaving medicines, therapies, and medical innovations are developed and manufactured. - What You'll Bring Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. - Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering. - 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience. - Experience designing complex building systems; Life Sciences, biopharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, or other technically complex facility experience is preferred. - Technical Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical utility system design. - Experience performing mechanical desig calculations and equipment selections. - Ability to evaluate existing systems and develop practical retrofit and upgrade solutions. - Proficiency in Revit required; AutoCAD experience is a plus. - Strong understanding of applicable building codes, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements. - Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. - Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and project deadlines. - Collaborative approach and interest in mentoring and developing others. Why You'll Love Working Here Every project is an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. At GBA, you'll work alongside architects, engineers, and industry experts to create facilities that allow our clients to develop and manufacture medicines, therapies, and other products that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. You'll tackle technically challenging projects, work directly with clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and have opportunities to grow both your technical expertise and your career. - Competitive salary: $105,000 - $135,000 annually, plus 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 - Training, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement Travel Travel may be required based on project needs for client meetings, project-site visits, field investigations, construction support, and commissioning activities. Physical Requirements Ability to perform field investigations and site visits as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote 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 note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjYwMjc0Ljg3NjBAZ2JhdGVhbWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

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.

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