Mechanical & Building Services Engineer

The Facility Management & Engineering Team is looking for a hands-on Mechanical & Building Services Engineer to lead and support technical upgrades at Hamburg site and occasionally Göttingen and Munich. Main focus will be modernizing outdated systems — such as ventilation, fire safety, cooling, water purification, and integrating them with the Building Management System (BMS) — ensuring all changes meet regulatory, safety and animal welfare standards.

Mechanical & Building Services Engineer (all genders)

Key Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for mechanical and infrastructure system upgrade at the Hamburg site according to the standards.
• Review, guide, and supervise technical plans from contractors and engineering firms.
• Plan and coordinate the replacement/upgrade of systems:
  • Fire protection and acoustic alarms
  • HVAC, ventilation, humidification
  • Cooling and water purification
  • Integration with BMS
• Ensure systems meet standards for lab operations, safety and environmental control.
• Support audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Update documentation, SOPs and maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with facility teams, lab users and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or similar.
• Several years of experience in mechanical/facility systems, ideally in labs, research or healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of HVAC, fire protection, BMS systems.
• Familiarity with German regulations and energy standards.
• Strong technical review, coordination and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and reporting.
• Experience in reviewing technical documentation, construction supervision and contractor coordination.
• Sound practical experience in CAFM-Systems.
• Very good German (ideally C1 level); English is a plus.

Our Offer:

• A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
• 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV in English, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.