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CRB · 3 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing - Food & Beverage

St. Louis, MO, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. They are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer II to support the design and engineering of HVAC, mechanical utilities, and plumbing systems for advanced technology facilities, contributing to all phases of project delivery. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in plumbing engineering and a desire to grow their expertise while working on complex, multidisciplinary projects.

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Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems of basic complexity, including HVAC, mechanical utilities, and plumbing systems, in compliance with applicable codes and standards

Perform engineering calculations such as load analysis, pressure drop, and equipment sizing

Develop system schematics, P&IDs, plans, schedules, and installation details

Assist in the development of construction drawing packages and specifications with oversight

Support plumbing design tasks including: Domestic cold and hot water systems, Sanitary and storm drainage systems, Natural gas and compressed air systems, Specialty piping (e.g., purified water, process waste)

Conduct field surveys and integrate design with existing conditions

Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, vendors, and trade partners to ensure coordinated and constructible designs

Participate in squad checks and contribute to quality assurance efforts

Support construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, punch lists, and progress reports

Mentor junior designers and contribute to internal training efforts

Attend professional development activities and expand technical skill sets

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringPlumbing DesignHVAC DesignRevitAutoCADBuilding CodesEngineering CalculationsCoordination SkillsField SurveysMicrosoft Office SuiteLEED Certification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus) from an ABET-accredited program

Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering

Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Basic experience in HVAC, mechanical utility, and plumbing system design and implementation

Preferred

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam Revu

Experience in life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory) or food & beverage industries

Familiarity with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and building codes

Knowledge of industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, OSHA)

Experience conducting field surveys and supporting field reporting

Foundational experience in plumbing design and documentation

Exposure to Revit plugins (e.g., Enscape, Unifi) and parametric tools (e.g., Dynamo, Grasshopper, Rhino)

Strong coordination skills across disciplines and with construction partners

LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design credentials or experience

Benefits

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

Company

CRB

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CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food & beverage industries.

Founded in 1984

Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE

1001-5000 employees