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# Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems at LAPORTE L.C.C.

- **Company:** LAPORTE L.C.C.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-03-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/laporteusa/jobs/5155400008

## Job description

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

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

The LAPORTE team

## About LAPORTE L.C.C.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LAPORTE provides high-value consulting engineering services specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech, and industrial plants.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% owned by its directors/shareholders, no external venture capital)
- **Headquarters**: Montreal, Canada (Corporate HQ); Philadelphia, USA (Subsidiary HQ for LAPORTE L.C.C.)
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Daniel Laporte (President-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Pharmaceutical, Agrifood (Food & Beverage), Industrial Biotechnology, and Industrial Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: B2B only — major pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage producers, and industrial biotech firms (over 300 loyal clients, some for 20+ years)
- **Services**: Process engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, validation, filling and packaging, electrical engineering, and project management for plant construction and renovation
- **Mission**: To offer high-value engineering services and become a leader in engineering for pharmaceutical, agrifood, and bioindustrial plants.

## Products & Services
LAPORTE is a service-based engineering consultancy. Its primary offerings include:
- **Plant Engineering & Design**: Full-service design of new factories and renovations across pharma, food, and industrial biotech sectors.
- **Process Engineering**: Development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
- **Automation & Validation**: Control system design, programming, and regulatory compliance (GxP, etc.).
- **Filling & Packaging**: Engineering for aseptic filling lines and packaging systems.
- **Project & Construction Management**: Oversight from conceptual design through commissioning and start-up.
- **Machine Safety Engineering**: Risk assessments and safety system design.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: **480+ employees** (as of 2024-2025), up from ~450 in 2023 — representing strong organic growth
- **Revenue**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). However, with 480+ engineers and consultants working on multi-year plant projects, estimated annual revenue is in the **$70M–$120M range** (based on industry benchmarks for mid-sized engineering firms).
- **Notable Clients**: Has worked with Molson (first food & beverage project), Lallemand (first European project), and major pharmaceutical and food & beverage companies for over 20 years.
- **Geographic Reach**: **26 offices** across North America and Europe (Canada, USA, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Mexico, Tunisia). Subsidiaries: LAPORTE Consultants Corp. (USA), LAPORTE Euro (France), IPSB (France).
- **Growth Signals**: 25th anniversary in 2024; grew from 330 to 480+ employees in recent years; opened offices in Belgium, Switzerland, and Lethbridge (Canada); acquisition of IPSB (40 employees) in France.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Founder-Led & 100% Employee/Director Owned**: No external investors means long-term strategic focus and autonomy. Shareholders are active directors and employees, ensuring alignment of incentives.
- **Deep Niche Specialization**: Focused exclusively on pharmaceutical, agrifood, and industrial biotech plant engineering — a high-barrier, high-compliance sector where trust and experience matter enormously.
- **Long-Term Client Relationships**: Some clients for 20+ years and 3,000+ factory projects completed — demonstrating reliability and repeat business.
- **Independent & Conflict-Free**: The company explicitly states it receives no rebates or commissions from contractors, allowing impartial client advocacy.
- **Multi-Regional Presence**: Offices in North America and Europe provide a broad talent pool and the ability to serve global clients on both continents.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continued Geographic Expansion**: Recent openings in Belgium, Switzerland, and acquisition in France show a clear European growth strategy.
- **Talent Development & Succession**: A formal plan to integrate younger shareholders (4 junior shareholders added recently) and maintain a 100% director-owned structure ensures long-term sustainability.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: A stated focus on increasing female representation in engineering (already over one-third female in a traditionally male-dominated field).
- **Sustainability & CSR**: Published a Corporate Social Responsibility report focused on governance, environment, diversity, health & safety, and ethics. Active carbon footprint measurement.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful Work**: Engineers see their projects produce actual food, drugs, and essential goods that benefit society.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Remote work, flexible hours, and personal leave available from the first year.
- **Generous Benefits**: Health coverage, retirement plans, and vacation time adapted to each region.
- **Career Development**: Consulting roles, project leadership, and specialization in high-growth regulated industries. Mentorship culture is emphasized.
- **Diverse & Inclusive**: Strong female presence in engineering ranks; equal opportunity employer with employees from many nationalities.
- **Global Mobility**: Opportunities across 26 offices in North America and Europe; ability to work on international projects.
- **Stability & Growth**: Privately owned, debt-free, and consistently growing for 25+ years — a stable environment compared to VC-backed startups.
- **Fun & Community**: Company sponsors social initiatives, charitable involvement, and team-building events.

## Sources
1. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/about-us/)
2. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/)
3. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/laporteusa)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/laporteconsultants)

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