Senior Black Utilities Lead Engineer (f/m/d)

Senior Black Utilities Lead Engineer (f/m/d)

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Your impact

Over the past years, we have continued to grow our business by supporting current clients in new regions and attracting new global partners. This growth is bringing increasingly large, international projects to our portfolio. We are looking for talented people with proven experience in large-scale international projects to help us continue this exciting journey.

We are looking to hire a Senior Black Utilities Lead Engineer (f/m/d) to join our Mechanical Department in the Italy office. The successful candidate will be technically responsible for coordinating and supervising the development of Utilities and Mechanical designs. They will ensure commitment to schedule, productivity, and quality, in accordance with specific design criteria and client requirements. The Lead Engineer will manage, guide, and motivate project teams through technical competence, interpersonal sensitivity, and conflict management skills, acting as the technical authority on complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering team in the execution of Black Utilities design for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and pharmaceutical process systems.
• Ensure project objectives and needs are met through effective resource and task management.
• Perform Utilities calculations for both generation and distribution systems.
• Prepare and revise technical documentation: specifications, technical descriptions, Scopes of Work (SoW), and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for Black Utilities (Chilled, Hot, Glycolic, Potable Water, Steam, Compressed Air, Drainage, and Sewage systems).
• Develop and revise P&IDs in accordance with design scope and requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary designs and manage local/international external consultants.
• Collaborate with 3D modeling teams to ensure the accurate conveyance of technical information.
• Participate in Client and Stakeholder meetings to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships.
• Execute technical alignments and bid tabulations for tender packages and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Review HVAC and Process drawings (proficiency in this area is a significant plus).
• Mentor and support junior engineers in their professional growth.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Black Utilities design.
• Extensive experience in design calculations for Utilities distribution and generation.
• Experience in Pharmaceuticals or Data Center projects is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in leading technical teams on both local and international projects.
• Deep knowledge of standards and codes: PED, Machinery Directive (Direttiva Macchine), ASHRAE, Energy and Sustainability codes, ISO standards, GMP, and relevant EU Directives.
• BIM & Software: Basic knowledge of Revit MEP and specialized collaborative platforms (BIM360, ACC, Navisworks, MagiCAD, Revizto) is a plus.
• BMS & Systems: Knowledge of BMS & Control Systems and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) experience is a plus.
• Site Experience: Previous experience on construction sites is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Mobility: Availability for national and international missions/travel.

Please submit your resume in English.

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