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CRB · 3 months ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $206K/yr

10+ 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 highly experienced Mechanical Engineer IV to lead the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utility systems across complex projects, managing the mechanical discipline scope, budget, and schedule. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high-quality integrated designs through collaboration with various stakeholders.

BiotechnologyConstructionConsultingWeb Design

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical discipline on projects of varying size and complexity, managing scope, budget, and schedule

Act as Engineer-of-Record and direct the work of mechanical engineering and design staff

Develop and review technical documentation including: Load calculations, utility assessments, and energy modeling; Design reports, code evaluations, and equipment specifications; P&IDs, plans, schedules, and installation details

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a fully integrated and constructible design

Conduct and lead field surveys, identify non-compliant conditions, and support field reporting

Provide advanced support during construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development, and progress reporting

Drive quality assurance through document reviews and technical verification

Mentor and train less experienced engineers and designers

Lead system design programming and master planning efforts

Support proposal development, task planning, and project scheduling in collaboration with Project Managers

Qualification

HVAC designMechanical systems knowledgePE licenseRevit proficiencyAutoCAD proficiencyGMP knowledgeBuilding codes knowledgeSoft skills

Required

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

PE (Professional Engineer) license in good standing

Minimum of 10 years of experience for Lead Mechanical Engineer roles

Minimum of 15 years of experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer roles

Advanced experience in HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping system design and implementation

Strong knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and building codes

Preferred

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

Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite

LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design credentials or experience

Familiarity with industry standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, and OSHA

Advanced experience in plumbing design and field survey leadership

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

Strong coordination skills with cross-discipline teams, vendors, and construction partners

Intermediate experience troubleshooting mechanical systems

Ability to develop and deliver internal training presentations

Willingness to travel for client development, project execution, and training opportunities

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Opportunity to participate in one or more annual incentive programs based on company and individual performance

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