Team Description:

The EPC team is responsible for all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction ranging from greenfield site developments to tenant improvements at existing facilities at Neuralink. We regularly interface with cross-functional teams to identify their short and long term needs and provide purpose-built spaces for the future growth of our research and engineering teams.

We are looking for high-energy individuals who are comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment, who like to promote a culture of teamwork and clear honest communication, and have a genuine passion for design and construction. This position requires a highly organized mindset, an ability to perform at a high level on a consistent basis, a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, and an excitement to work at Neuralink!

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a part of the design team, the senior mechanical engineer will create and optimize facilities by bringing conceptual designs to life, producing cutting-edge detailed designs of HVAC, hydronic (chilled water and heating water), plumbing, and process utility systems that are fully integrated with facilities and manufacturing processes. Work includes design of new construction and upgrades and alterations to existing facilities and infrastructure. This position supports construction, facilities, and cross-functional departments in ensuring optimally designed infrastructure systems to support all company functions.

• Scope, create conceptual designs, and produce final designs for a variety of project types for our offices, laboratory, clean room, manufacturing facility, warehouse, data center, vivarium, and animal care facilities
• Create high-quality BIM (REVIT) models, engineering drawings, and one-line diagrams for all mechanical, plumbing, and process systems
• Design HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and process utility systems that are code-compliant, cost-effective, and to meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Build full construction drawing packages that include details, specifications, and sequences of operations
• Produce BAS and DDC controls documents, scopes of work, and vendor quotes
• Develop specifications, data sheets, and procurement RFPs for long lead mechanical and plumbing equipment
• Utilize relevant codes to ensure designs are code-compliant based on location-specific AHJ requirements
• Actively lead collaborative design efforts that include interfacing with architects and engineers across multiple disciplines
• Interface with the Neuralink construction team for constructability reviews
• Generate high-level cost estimates with material takeoff information
• Review and respond to contractor-generated RFIs and submittals

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability
• Professional Engineering License: Current possession of a Texas and/or California license, or the ability to obtain a Texas and/or California license within six months
• Expert Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or REVIT MEP
• Experience designing a cleanroom

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in designing offices, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and in the development of site infrastructure
• Working knowledge of industry software, such as Microsoft products, COMcheck, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Navisworks, and Bluebeam