Electrical Engineer IV - Life Sciences

CRB; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions for life sciences and food/beverage industries. We seek a Senior Electrical Engineer to direct electrical system design for complex building projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and special systems.

You will manage projects and budgets, mentor design staff, and drive quality from concept through construction administration on high-impact architectural projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• 15 years of relevant experience in AEC firms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute electrical systems design for complex building projects.
• Lead coordination with architects, engineers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Develop drawings, specifications, and narratives for large projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Architectural Engineering or Engineering Technology)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 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.

Join CRB as aSenior Electrical Engineerleading architectural building design projects for the life sciences industry. In this role, you'll direct the design and engineering of electrical systems for new builds—including power distribution (4160V, 480V, 240V, and 120V), lighting, grounding/bonding, and special systems—while collaborating with architects, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, constructible solutions.

You’ll manage complex projects, oversee budgets, and mentor electrical design staff while driving quality and client satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact architectural projects from conceptual design through construction administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and execute electrical systems design for advanced and complex building projects in compliance with codes and standards.
• Lead coordination with architects, engineers, designers, and external stakeholders to ensure complete and constructible designs.
• Develop narratives, reports, drawing packages, and specifications for large-scale projects with minimal oversight.
• Provide advanced support for construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, punch lists, and progress reports.
• Manage project budgets and electrical scope for small, medium, and large projects.
• Identify and resolve complex non-compliant conditions during site walks and field surveys.
• Conduct quality reviews of design calculations, documentation, and technical approaches for complex projects.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and designers on advanced electrical design topics.
• Lead systems design programming and master planning for advanced projects.
• Support proposal development, design task identification, and project scheduling for electrical discipline scope.
• Interface with clients and external partners to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Participate in professional development activities and client meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firm.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in electrical system design and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
• Expert understanding of electrical codes and standards (NFPA, IESNA, UL, OSHA, IEEE).
• Advanced experience applying building codes and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Strong coordination skills across disciplines and with construction trade partners.
• Ability to lead field surveys and provide advanced reporting.
• Willingness to travel for client development, project execution, and training.

All 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.

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