Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial

AtkinsRéalis
Exton, PA
Job Description

Why join us?

It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Exton, PA or working remotely , to lead and work on various Mechanical Engineer and Process Engineering projects. The Senior Mechanical Engineer position requires working on fast paced technically complex projects in the industrial, chemical, biotech, pharmaceutical, and food industries. This position is open to in-office, hybrid or remote work possibilities.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?
  • Lead a range of mechanical engineering activities associated with delivering successful solutions to our clients in the food and beverage, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical industries, and specialty chemical industries.
  • Work directly with clients to define project requirements and deliver appropriate solutions to meet the stated needs based on a defined budget and schedule. This work is done in conjunction with members of other disciplines.
  • Develop standard engineering documents associated with projects at various stages of execution from Conceptual Design to Construction documents .
Example deliverables include:
  • User requirement specifications.
  • Basis of design narratives and scope definition.
  • P&IDs and PFDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets.
  • Equipment lists and Electrical Coordination List.
  • Control Points List and Sequence of Operations.
  • Industrial Facility planning to include, flows of material, equipment and personnel.
  • Equipment Layout HAZOP participation and documentation.
  • Equipment RFP (Request for Proposal) preparation
  • Bid tabulations.
  • Process and clean utilities design and specifications.
  • Provide input for development of cost estimates.
  • Develop and execute commissioning plans and checklists.
  • Apply cGMPs, Sanitary design and clean design principals.
Implementation Verification:
  • Verify the correct implementation of systems as designed and ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., cGMPs) during the execution phase.
Project Support:
  • Support the Project Manager with start-up and commissioning efforts during the startup and commissioning phase.
Project Execution:
  • Execute projects of varying sizes with a focus on larger scope and/or higher technical complexity.
Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure the quality of design documents.
Team Development:
  • Develop junior engineers.
Safety and Design Excellence:
  • Reinforce an atmosphere of safety and a commitment to design excellence.
Quality Management:
  • Complete Quality Management Training and comply with the program, upholding a commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of work.
What will you contribute?
  • Education Level: BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
  • Familiarity with requirements of cGMP and regulatory guideline and clean design practices.
  • Experienced with writing specifications for piping systems including utility and clean utilities.
  • Familiar with the IBC, IFC, NFPA and OSHA as it relates to manufacturing facilities and hazardous materials.
  • Familiar with Industrial Ventilation principals and understanding of HVAC systems.
  • Experience with recognizing and handling combustible dusts.
  • Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical and process systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing for effective communication in multidisciplinary project teams involving representatives from the client, various departments within AtkinsRealis, and other consultants and contractors.
  • Results-oriented, with good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capability to efficiently work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Positive perspective with the ability to foster a team attitude amongst colleagues and clients.
  • Computer Knowledge: MS Office and MS Project.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
  • Additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates.
  • Travel to client sites is required.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Group Insurance
  • PTO plus two Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
  • Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
  • A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

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By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Expected compensation range is between $94,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

AtkinsRéalis believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other AtkinsRéalis employees and interacting with AtkinsRéalis clients including government property or ports.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Posted 2025-11-07

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