Full-Time
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Utilities & Building Systems
Laporte Consultants
201-500 employees
Engineering design for pharma and agrifood
Compensation Overview
$140k - $170k/yr
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Three days in-office per week; on-site at Rochester, NY or other commutable offices.
Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space
- Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries
- Knowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water and compressed air systems
- Solid knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE and ACGIH
- Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
- Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit
- Mentor and grow the mechanical team.
- Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
- Manage and quality review of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).
- Mechanical such as HVAC, hydronic and steam systems design (estimated 50% of workload).
- Assess the requirements of projects, break them into tasks, and work with the Project Managers to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
- Write the scope of work for mechanical or utility design based on preliminary review and meetings with the clients.
- Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
- Expect to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm that designs process plants, buildings, and utilities for the Pharmaceutical, Agrifood, and Bioindustrial sectors. It carries out projects across multiple countries by coordinating client needs, regulatory requirements, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complete engineering solutions from concept to implementation. It differentiates itself through a broad geographic footprint and deep sector experience, enabling long-term relationships with both local and international clients. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated engineering services and become a trusted, ongoing partner for its clients.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Jobs posted in 2026 show active hiring across Canada, the U.S., and London.
- A major Bulgarian pharmaceutical water-system project signals continued international client wins.
- The company reports over 480 employees and 25 offices, up from 340 employees earlier.
What critics are saying
- London expansion adds execution risk before the July 2026 project handover.
- Heavy specialization in pharma and agrifood concentrates demand if capital spending slows.
- Talent-intensive consulting depends on 480 employees; attrition would weaken delivery quickly.
What makes Laporte Consultants unique
- 25 offices across North America and Europe deepen local delivery and recruiting reach.
- Specialization in pharmaceutical, agrifood, and industrial biotech creates sticky regulated-sector expertise.
- London launch in January 2026 extends LAPORTE's multinational engineering platform.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation