Mechanical Engineer IV

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer IV at CRB focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings. This role involves managing multiple complex tasks, establishing priorities, and directing the work of others. Responsibilities include overseeing the Mechanical discipline scope of work and managing the discipline budget across all project phases, sizes, and complexities. This position also involves coordinating with internal and external architects, engineers, and clients, as well as construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with client and external partners.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers, and designers to ensure a coordinated, constructible, and complete design.
• Works with a Project Manager on proposal development, designs task identification, man-hour planning, and project scheduling for the mechanical scope of work on projects.
• Conducts and leads field surveys of existing conditions and supports field reporting.
• Identifies and resolves intermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develops narratives, reports, and construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on large projects of advanced complexity with no oversight.
• Provides lead and advanced support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development, and construction progress reports.
• Conducts quality checking of documents for intermediate complex projects (e.g., technical verification of design calculations and documentation) and drives overall project quality.
• Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products and available BIM software.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced Mechanical Engineers and/or Designers.
• Leads advanced project system design programming and master planning with support from Senior Engineer.
• Leads a team of mechanical staff in the execution of advanced projects discipline design and engineering.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing
• Advanced experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems designs
• Advanced experience with using and applying the mechanical/plumbing/fire/building code
• Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• LEED, WELL or other sustainable design accredited professional or, experience with sustainable design
• Intermediate experience with using and applying other applicable industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, OSHA, etc.)
• Advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting
• Advanced 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
• Advanced experience with internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Advanced experience with coordination with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers
• Intermediate experience with troubleshooting issues with mechanical systems
• Ability to develop intermediate internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations
• Ability to travel for client development and project execution, and internal and external training opportunities

Benefits

CRB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to meet individual and family needs. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks. Please note that employment is contingent upon background screening. CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.