Mechanical Engineer III

CRB•Bridgewater, PA

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer designs and engineers HVAC and mechanical utilities for new buildings, renovations, additions, and processes. The role oversees mechanical discipline scope and budget on small to medium projects of intermediate complexity, coordinating with internal and external architects and engineers, clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers. Work includes load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules, installation details, equipment and system selection and specifications, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. The position uses building information modeling, computer-aided drafting, and engineering calculation software. Project work spans studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. The Engineer designs mechanical systems in compliance with codes and coordinates them with other disciplines. The role manages multiple tasks, sets priorities, directs work, and may work independently or under a Lead Engineer or Project Manager. It develops narratives, reports, construction drawing packages, and specifications; supports construction through RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch lists, and progress reports; and plans work and manages mechanical design budgets on intermediate-complexity projects. The Engineer also supports proposals, documents design requirements and open issues, identifies basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks, develops internal training presentations, leads quality checks, mentors less experienced staff, and leads systems design programming and master planning with support from a Design Lead or Senior Engineer. The Engineer may serve as Engineer-of-Record for small to medium projects when acting as Lead Mechanical Engineer. CRB is a provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions for the life sciences and food and beverage industries. It describes itself as privately held and committed to a diverse workforce and equal opportunity employment. Employment is contingent on background screening. The company offers a complete and competitive benefits package designed to meet individual and family needs.

Requirements

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience.
Professional Engineer registration in good standing.
Relevant experience at an Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) firm.
Intermediate experience performing engineering calculations and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems designs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, or laboratory) or food and beverage industries.
Intermediate knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu.
LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design accreditation, or experience with sustainable design.
Intermediate experience applying mechanical, plumbing, fire, and building codes.
Intermediate experience applying industry standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, and OSHA.
Intermediate experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and supporting field reporting.
Intermediate experience in plumbing design.
Basic experience using Revit plugins such as Enscape and Unifi.
Basic experience building parametric workflows using Dynamo, Grasshopper, and/or Rhino within Revit.
Proficiency coordinating with internal and external cross-discipline project teams.
Proficiency coordinating with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
Basic experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems of intermediate complexity in compliance with codes and in coordination with other design disciplines.
Manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities, and direct the work of others.
Coordinate design with architects, engineers, designers, clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, and other team members.
Develop narratives, reports, construction drawing packages, and construction specifications.
Support construction activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, developing punch lists, and preparing construction progress reports.
Plan and direct work and manage mechanical design budgets on projects of intermediate complexity.
Support proposal development under the supervision of a Lead or Senior Engineer.
Identify design requirements, translate them into scope, and document open issues, project decisions, and actions.
Identify basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
Develop basic internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations.
Use Microsoft Office products and available BIM software to execute work.
Attend professional development activities.
Lead quality-check efforts and drive overall project quality on projects of intermediate complexity.
Mentor less experienced Mechanical Engineers and/or Designers.
Lead systems design programming and master planning on intermediate projects with support from a Design Lead or Senior Engineer.
Serve as Engineer-of-Record for small to medium projects when acting as Lead Mechanical Engineer.