CRB
Life sciences
LeadMechanicalEngineer
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“Lead Mechanical Engineer at CRB. Skills: Mechanical engineering, HVAC design, Project oversight, Discipline management. Design HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings. Manage multiple complex tasks”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting mechanical systems
Ability to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus), Minimum of 10 years of experience, Professional Engineer registration, Advanced experience with performing engineering calculations, Advanced experience developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems designs
Nice to Have
Life Sciences industry experience, Food & Beverage industry experience, Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments, LEED or WELL accredited professional, Experience with sustainable design, Intermediate experience with other applicable industry standards, Advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys, Advanced experience in plumbing design, Basic experience using Revit plugins, Basic experience building parametric workflows, Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination, Proficient with advanced coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers, Intermediate experience with troubleshooting 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
What You'll Do.
Design HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings
Manage multiple complex tasks
Direct the work of others
Oversee Mechanical discipline scope of work
Manage discipline budget
Coordinate with architects and engineers
Coordinate with clients
Coordinate with construction managers
Coordinate with subcontractors
Coordinate with vendors
Coordinate with manufacturers
Execute site selection
Execute master planning
Execute commissioning
Execute load calculations
Execute utility assessments
Execute energy modeling
Execute design reports
Execute code evaluations
Execute HAZOP reviews
Execute installation details
Execute equipment selection
Execute system selection
Execute equipment specification
Execute system specification
Direct design activities for studies
Direct design activities for conceptual design
Direct design activities for schematic design
Direct design activities for design development
Direct design activities for construction documentation
Direct design activities for construction administration
Develop documents through all project phases
Implement documents through all project phases
Oversee discipline at project level
Manage project discipline budget
Act as Engineer-of-Record
Manage workflows of design staff
Manage execution of design staff
Manage workflows of engineering support staff
Manage execution of engineering support staff
Meet client expectations
Interface with client
Interface with external partners
Ensure coordinated design
Ensure constructible design
Ensure complete design
Work with Project Manager on proposal development
Identify mechanical scope tasks
Plan mechanical scope man-hours
Schedule mechanical scope work
Conduct field surveys
Support field reporting
Identify non-compliant existing conditions
Resolve non-compliant existing conditions
Develop construction drawing packages
Write construction specifications
Provide lead support of construction activities
Provide advanced support of construction activities
Develop construction progress reports
Conduct quality checking of documents
Perform technical verification of design calculations
Perform technical verification of documentation
Drive overall project quality
Execute work using Microsoft Office products
Execute work using BIM software
Provide mentorship to Mechanical Engineers
Provide mentorship to Designers
Attend professional development activities
Lead advanced project system design programming
Lead a team of mechanical staff
Execute advanced projects discipline design
Execute advanced projects discipline engineering
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal team members; External team members; Internal cross-discipline teams; External cross-discipline teams; Construction trade partners; Manufacturers; Vendors
Communication Scope
Client presentations; Technical writing; Training presentations
Process & Methodology
Proposal development, Man-hour planning, Project scheduling, Budget management
Full Job Description
At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution. The Lead Mechanical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings. The individual possesses demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others. This position is responsible for overseeing the Mechanical discipline scope of work and managing the discipline budget on all project phases, sizes and levels of complexity, and coordinating with internal and external architects and engineers, as well as clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors and manufacturers. Typical tasks and deliverables that are executed by or under the supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer include site selection, master planning, commissioning and startup, load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules, HAZOP reviews, installation details, equipment and system selection and specification, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. Project work includes directing design activities for all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. The Lead Mechanical Engineer understands the development and field implementation of documents through all project phases, sizes and levels of complexity. The Lead Mechanical
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