HVAC Design Engineer

Company DescriptionCRB's over 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.

Job DescriptionThe Mechanical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings. Typical tasks and deliverables include load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules, installation details, equipment and system selection and specification, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. Tasks will also include utilizing software for building information modeling, computer-aided drafting and engineering calculations. Project work will be under the direction of a more experienced engineer and may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. This individual may also delegate basic and fundamental tasks to entry-level engineers and designers.

ResponsibilitiesDevelops design and construction drawing packages and edits construction specifications on basic projects of limited complexity with oversight.

Participates and contributes to squad checks and overall commitment to producing quality deliverables.

Design mechanical systems (airside, chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, steam, natural gas, compressed air, etc.) of basic complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplinesPerforms envelope and load calculations, pressure drop calculations, and other engineering calculations of basic complexity as required to confirm project requirements are met.

Sizes mechanical equipment, ductwork and piping and develops system schematicsParticipates in basic project system design programming and master planning with support from Lead or Senior Engineer.

Supports construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.

QualificationsMinimum QualificationsABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus)Minimum of 3 years of experienceProficiency in Revit and AutoCADBasic experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems designs Preferred QualificationsFundamentals of Engineering exam completionProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam RevuLEED, WELL or other sustainable design accredited professional or, experience with sustainable designLife Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry experienceBasic experience with using and applying the mechanical/plumbing/fire/building codesBasic experience with using and applying industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, OSHA, etc.)Basic experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reportingBasic experience in plumbing designBasic experience building parametric workflows using Dynamo, Grasshopper, and/or Rhino within RevitProficient with basic internal and external cross-discipline project team coordinationProficient with basic coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturersAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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. CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails. CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.