Refrigeration Design Engineer - job 1 of 2

CRB's nearly 1,100 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC firm, we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

As a Senior Design Engineer, Refrigeration at CRB, you'll have the unique opportunity to work within an integrated Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm capable of executing ONEsolution integrated project delivery work. Experience collaboration and continuous learning like never before amongst subject matter experts spanning across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and automation engineering; architecture and lab planning; procurement, estimation, virtual design & construction, health & safety, and construction management. This diversity of professionals allows us to provide innovative & impactful solutions to the Life Sciences and Food & Bev industry in an era where speed, quality, and creativity have never been more critical. 

How will I contribute?

You will be responsible for overseeing the discipline deliverables and budget on simple to complex projects of all sizes. You will coordinate with internal and external architects and engineers, as well as clients, construction managers, subcontractors, and vendors.

You will manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities, and help direct the work of others on projects. You may act as the mechanical point-of-contact for clients, other disciplines, pre-con services for their scope areas, and help complete complex project code analysis, plan and prepare bid/permit/construction deliverables (including details and specifications), and understand the technical and design aspects of CRB's market areas. You will develop project documents (e.g. calculations, reports and construction drawings and specifications, etc) for clients according to regulatory and industry standards and work with other disciplines to ensure system designs are fully coordinated from conception through completion.

You will also have the opportunity to provide mentorship to earlier-career engineers on projects related to refrigeration, HVAC, and plant and clean utilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and engineer HVAC and mechanical utilities, including ammonia refrigeration, glycol refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.
• Oversee mechanical discipline scope and design budget on projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external architects, engineers, clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Conduct site selection, master planning, commissioning, load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, and code evaluations.
• Develop design reports, plans, P&IDs, schedules, installation details, and equipment specifications.
• Direct design activities from conceptual design to detailed design to construction administration.
• Act as the Engineer of Record, managing workflows and supporting staff to meet project goals.
• Serve as the mechanical point-of-contact for clients and other disciplines.
• Conduct field surveys and support construction activities, including RFI responses and submittal reviews.
• Ensure quality checking of documents and overall project quality.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers.

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus).
• 10+ years of experience for Lead position; 15+ years for Senior position.
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing.
• Advanced experience with HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems design.
• Proficiency in mechanical, refrigeration, and building codes and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Life Sciences or Food & Beverage industries.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office suite.
• LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design accreditation.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, NFPA).
• Strong coordination skills with project teams and construction partners.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and develop training presentations.
• Willingness to travel for client development, field surveys, and project execution.

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CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

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

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