Mechanical Engineer III - HVAC & Utilities

About the role

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. The Mechanical Engineer III focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for new buildings, renovations/additions, and processes. This position oversees the Mechanical discipline scope of work, manages the discipline budget on small to medium projects of intermediate complexity, and coordinates with internal and external architects, engineers, clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems of intermediate complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
• Manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities, and direct the work of others.
• Develop narratives, reports, and construction drawing packages; write construction specifications on projects of intermediate complexity with little oversight.
• Support construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development, and construction progress reports.
• Plan and direct work and manage a project mechanical design budget on projects of intermediate complexity.
• Support proposal development under the supervision of a Lead or Senior Engineer.
• Identify design requirements, translate those into scope, and document open issues, project decisions, and actions required to advance the design.
• Identify basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develop basic internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations.
• Utilize platforms such as Microsoft Office products and BIM software to execute work.
• Lead quality check efforts for projects of intermediate complexity and drive overall project quality.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced Mechanical Engineers and/or Designers.
• Lead systems design programming and master planning on intermediate projects with support from Design Lead or Senior Engineer.
• Act as the Engineer-of-Record for small to medium projects when acting as Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Attend professional development activities.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing.
• Relevant AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firm experience.
• Intermediate experience with performing engineering calculations and developing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam Revu.
• LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design accredited professional or experience with sustainable design.
• Intermediate experience with mechanical/plumbing/fire/building codes and industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Intermediate experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting.
• Intermediate experience in plumbing design.
• Basic experience using Revit plugins such as Enscape and Unifi.
• Basic experience building parametric workflows using Dynamo, Grasshopper, and/or Rhino within Revit.
• Proficient with intermediate internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination.
• Proficient with intermediate coordination with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Basic experience with troubleshooting issues with mechanical equipment and systems.

Location

Atlanta, GA, or Raleigh, NC, or Jacksonville, FL