HVAC Engineer

Mindlance

Vacaville, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$52 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
HVAC, Maintenance - HVAC, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Capital Project, Data Management, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Support, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability,
QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of:
HVAC system design and operation
Cleanroom and controlled environments
Client/controls systems
Problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Strong collaboration with operations, quality, and maintenance teams

 

Typically 3–8+ years in HVAC engineering or utilities systems
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated environments preferred


Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical & Engineering
Design, review, and modify HVAC systems, including:
Air Handling Units (AHUs), ducting, and airflow systems
Heating, cooling, humidification, and filtration systems
Perform engineering calculations (airflow, load, pressure, energy)
Ensure compliance with GMP, GEP, and site standards for controlled environments
Review and approve HVAC-related drawings, specifications, and change records
Support system commissioning, qualification, and requalification

Operations Support
Provide troubleshooting support for HVAC system failures or deviations
Analyze system performance issues (e.g., airflow imbalance, temperature instability)
Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to resolve issues in real time
Participate in on-call or off-hours support when required (common in utilities roles)

Automation & Controls (Client Integration)
Support HVAC systems integrated with Building Automation Systems (Client), including:
Monitoring alarms and trends
Troubleshooting system malfunctions
Reviewing and implementing automation changes
HVAC systems are commonly monitored via Client platforms (e.g., Siemens Desigo), which also handle site utility alarms and regulatory monitoring

Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead or support capital projects and upgrades (retrofits, expansions, efficiency improvements)
Identify energy and sustainability opportunities (e.g., airflow optimization, heat recovery)
Support retro commissioning efforts to improve system performance and reliability
Assist in developing and executing project scopes, timelines, and budgets

Compliance & Documentation
Ensure HVAC systems meet regulatory and quality requirements (FDA, GMP)
Support audits, inspections, and deviation investigations
Develop and maintain:
SOPs and engineering standards
Change controls and validation documentation
Provide technical input for permits and safety reviews

 

 

LOCATION
Vacaville, CA
POSTED
5 days ago

Provide engineering support for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of facility and manufacturing environments. This role supports operations, maintenance, and capital projects within Utilities and Facilities Engineering.
HVAC systems are critical for controlling temperature, humidity, airflow, cleanliness, and pressure, which directly impacts product quality and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical environments. Supporting site utilities such as HVAC, chilled water, steam, and compressed air systems. Working on tasks such as: Airflow verification and requalification. Equipment data management. Sustainability and energy improvement initiatives

About the Company

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Mindlance

Mindlance is a global Talent, Teams, Projects, and Workforce Solutions partner, serving leading enterprises across industries since 1999. With a global team of over 5,000 professionals, we provide scalable, AI-native solutions that enable organizations to build, optimize, and transform their workforce.

Our capabilities include: • Talent Services: Contingent Staffing, Direct Sourcing, Perm / RPO • Teams: Managed Capacity, Global Remote Teams, and Early Talent Recruit Train Deploy • Projects: Outcome-based IT project solutions and BPO services • Workforce Solutions: Proprietary platforms for talent and workforce orchestration – leveraging enriched talent data, AI model training, and agentic automation

Backed by 600+ specialized delivery experts and deep partnerships across MSP, enterprise workforce programs, and major data/cloud/software ecosystems, we also provide direct Managed SOW services with scalable teams and outcome based delivery.

With ~$400M in annual revenue, Mindlance continues to grow through a mindful commitment to balance and to aligning people, performance, partnership, and purpose. 

SIA Recognitions: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms • Largest IT Staffing Firms • Largest Life Sciences Staffing Firms • Fastest Growing U.S. Staffing Firms • Largest Diversity Owned U.S. Staffing Firms

Learn more at www.mindlance.com

COMPANY SIZE
1001 - 5000
HEADQUARTERS
Union, NJ, US
FOUNDED
1999