Junior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

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Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects
• Load list development
• Conductor sizing
• Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
• Lighting and switchgear design
• Cost estimates and equipment specification
• Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
• Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
• Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
• Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).

Software Knowledge:

• Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
• Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you! Apply Today!

We’re excited to meet you! Submit your application today to join the LAPORTE team and help shape the future of engineering solutions in our industries.

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Intermediate Controls Engineer - Hybrid - Raleigh, North Carolina

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2-6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Senior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 6+ years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Architect (a minimum of 5 years of experience required)

Location: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina 

Employment Type: Full-time, hybrid

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Architect to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

As a member of our Architectural Services department, you will contribute to project success for our portfolio of clients in Laporte’s Pharmaceutical Industry Group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies on state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities. You will be accountable for delivery and technical quality of traditional architectural design and documentation tasks related to project delivery. Under the guidance of the Director of Architectural services, you will be expected to develop expertise in field specific subjects including: laboratory planning, process architecture, and sustainable design practices.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration with internal engineering disciplines including Process Engineering, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Automation.
• Collaboration with sub-consultants including Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering.
• Work directly with project Design Teams including designers, engineers, drafting support as Project Architect or Architectural Designer on architectural design scope for advanced pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturing plants.
• Develop conceptual basis of design layouts and written descriptions for early stage project evaluation by clients for funding and technical approval.
• Develop highly coordinated project documentation for both permitting and construction issuances.
• Plan and conduct design activities in collaboration with designated project managers at Laporte to execute on time and quality assured project deliverables.
• Ability to work both independently and in concert with other members of the Architectural Services Group on conceptual design, design development, detailing, and product selections based on client design requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and critical thinking both for architectural scope as well as integration with engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrate a desire to work in a team environment for execution of technical design, documentation, specifications, and Building Information Modeling.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of documentation standards and a willingness to adapt workflow based on corporate and client standards.
• Attend internal and client facing project meetings with the ability to clearly communicate architectural design through presentation materials and drawing review. Exhibit a desire to take on a active role in defining coordination concerns, design requirement inputs, and clearly tracking each through Laporte’s project management standards.
• Participate in Construction Administration efforts as required on a project by project basis. Including: submittal review, responses to requests for information, and performing on-site field walks.
• Perform technical presentations to clients in tandem with discipline leads and Laporte Project Managers.
• Provide Quality Assurance review for other Architectural Services Group documentation and production from drafting support team.
• Provide support to business development activities including assistance with preparation of proposals and presentation materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural Program with architecture licensure achieved. 
• Applicants not yet licensed, but on the path to licensure will be considered.
• At least 5 years of professional architectural design experience required.
• Preferred experience with industrial manufacturing projects.
• Expert-level proficiency with Autodesk Revit required.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam preferred.
• Knowledge of building and accessibility codes required. Applicability to industrial and laboratory facilities preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and design teams. Preferred ability to lead architectural design scope as architectural lead.

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Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects
• Load list development
• Conductor sizing
• Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
• Lighting and switchgear design
• Cost estimates and equipment specification
• Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
• Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
• Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
• Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).

Software Knowledge:

• Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
• Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you! Apply Today!

We’re excited to meet you! Submit your application today to join the LAPORTE team and help shape the future of engineering solutions in our industries.

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Lead Mechanical Engineer 

Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:

King of Prussia, PA

Columbus, OH

Raleigh, NC

Rochester, NY

The salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this is a newly created role that we are motivated to have in place by the end of April 2026.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Heating system
• Plumbing

Other responsibilities:

• 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.
• Expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
• 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 & ACGIH
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team

Senior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 6+ years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Senior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 6+ years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Intermediate Controls Engineer - Hybrid - Columbus, Ohio

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2-6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Intermediate Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2-6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Junior Process Engineer

LAPORTE is looking for an entry level Process Engineer. Candidate will ideally have some internship or co-op experience in the design, operation, and/or construction of industrial processes within the life science industries but recent graduates are welcome to apply. This role will support our clients with engineering design for new production facilities and provide technical support in the exciting areas of pharma, biotech, and agrifood.

Responsibilities and Duties:

In this role, you will be working with the local team of process engineers who will support, mentor, and coach you.

Participate in conceptual design projects
Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and heat balances, etc.
Survey and critically review engineering designs, test plans, and assess risks
Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with the agreed scope, specifications and timelines
Provide guidance and recommendations to the client and contractors during the procurement and construction phases
Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams
Perform data analysis, prepare technical reports, elaborate written procedures
Support positive client interactions and sub-consultant interface

Basic Qualifications

A degree in Chemical Engineering.
Recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. Preferred 0-3 years of progressive experience or internships, in process design or plant engineering in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food & beverage industries
Flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed
Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal
Desire to learn and improve technical and management skills

Come join a company that is rapidly growing across multiple geographic areas in North America – both Canada and the US, and Europe. Laporte offers a competitive salary and benefits and an environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Travel required: 25% on average

Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)

Location: Rochester, NY (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects
• Load list development
• Conductor sizing
• Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
• Lighting and switchgear design
• Cost estimates and equipment specification
• Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
• Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
• Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
• Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).

Software Knowledge:

• Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
• Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you! Apply Today!

We’re excited to meet you! Submit your application today to join the LAPORTE team and help shape the future of engineering solutions in our industries.

#LI-Hybrid

Senior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 6+ years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Intermediate Controls Engineer - Hybrid - Rochester, New York

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2-6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Lead Mechanical Engineer 

Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:

King of Prussia, PA

Columbus, OH

Raleigh, NC

Rochester, NY

The salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this is a newly created role that we are motivated to have in place by the end of April 2026.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Heating system
• Plumbing

Other responsibilities:

• 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.
• Expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
• 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 & ACGIH
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team

Junior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

#LI-Remote

Lead Mechanical Engineer 

Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:

King of Prussia, PA

Columbus, OH

Raleigh, NC

Rochester, NY

The salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this is a newly created role that we are motivated to have in place by the end of April 2026.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Heating system
• Plumbing

Other responsibilities:

• 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.
• Expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
• 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 & ACGIH
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team

Senior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 6+ years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)

Location: King of Prussia, PA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects
• Load list development
• Conductor sizing
• Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
• Lighting and switchgear design
• Cost estimates and equipment specification
• Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
• Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
• Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
• Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).

Software Knowledge:

• Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
• Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you! Apply Today!

We’re excited to meet you! Submit your application today to join the LAPORTE team and help shape the future of engineering solutions in our industries.

#LI-Hybrid

Junior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Intermediate Controls Engineer - Remote - Memphis, TN

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2-6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
• Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
• Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:

King of Prussia, PA

Columbus, OH

Raleigh, NC

Rochester, NY

The salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this is a newly created role that we are motivated to have in place by the end of April 2026.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Heating system
• Plumbing

Other responsibilities:

• 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.
• Expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in engineering consulting in the agrifood, bioindustrial, F&B, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
• 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 & ACGIH
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD & Revit

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team