CRB · 1 day ago
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
CRB is a firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the life sciences and food and beverage industries. The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the mechanical discipline scope of work, managing budgets, and directing design and engineering support staff to ensure client satisfaction and project goals are met.
BiotechnologyConstructionConsultingWeb Design
Responsibilities
Directs and manages the workflows and execution of design and engineering support staff (Entry-Level to Senior) to meet client expectations and project goals
Coordinates with internal and external parties, manages multiple complex tasks, establishes priorities and directs the work of others
Works with a Project Manager on proposal development, design task identification, man-hour planning and project scheduling for the discipline scope of work on advanced level projects
Identifies and resolves advanced non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys
Attends external seminars/conferences for professional development
Develops advanced internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations
Develops narratives, reports and construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on advanced and complex projects without oversight
Provides lead and advanced support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports
Conducts technical and leadership interviews
Conducts quality checking of documents for advanced complex projects (e.g., technical verification of design calculations and documentation) and drives overall project quality
Provides mentorship to less experienced Mechanical Engineers and/or Designers
Leads advanced project system design programming and master planning with minimal or no support from Senior Engineer
Leads a team of mechanical staff in the execution of advanced projects discipline design and engineering
Provides oversight and technical leadership to other offices and related functions such as Business Development, Technical Advancement and Vertical Markets
Provides industry-level perspective and guidance to frame business strategy in the face of evolving technology or client buying behavior
Qualification
Required
ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus)
Minimum of 15 years of experience for Senior Lead position
Minimum of 20 years of experience for SME position
Professional Engineer registration in good standing
Expert experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems designs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Advanced experience with using and applying the mechanical/plumbing/fire/building codes
Advanced experience using and applying 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
Preferred
Proficiency in Revit
Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry experience
Advanced knowledge of cGMPs and/or experience with advanced technology industry projects such as R&D labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and/or consumer products
LEED, WELL or other sustainable design accredited professional or, experience with sustainable design
Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
Proficient with advanced coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
Advanced experience with troubleshooting issues with mechanical systems
Benefits
Complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs
Company
CRB
CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food & beverage industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
FoodProcessing.com
2025-08-30
CRB Group, Inc.
2025-08-14
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