Process Engineer IV

CRB; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee project disciplines and manage budgets on complex engineering projects. This role involves directing engineering staff, ensuring quality control, and leading client interactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Join a team dedicated to sustainable practices and innovative solutions in the life sciences and food and beverage sectors, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and positive change in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on project management.
• ABET-accredited degree in chemical, biological, or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project discipline budget and manage engineering support staff.
• Lead interactions with clients and conduct quality checks on documents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Verification

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Company 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 1,600 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.

Job Description

About the Role

The Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the discipline at a project level and managing the project discipline budget on simple to complex projects of all sizes. The Lead Engineer has a thorough understanding of the development and field implementation of documents through all project phases. The Lead Engineer is responsible for directing and managing the execution of design and engineering support staff (Entry-Level to Senior) to meet client expectations and project goals.

The Senior Engineer has a thorough understanding of the development and field implementation of documents through all project phases, sizes and levels of complexity. The Senior Engineer possesses the ability to coordinate with internal and external parties, manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others.

Core Activities

• Plans and directs work and manages a project budget from a discipline design perspective on large complex projects.
• Works with Project Manager on proposal development, man-hour planning and project scheduling for the discipline scope of work on intermediate level projects.
• Identifies and resolves intermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Leads interactions with clients, internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Conducts quality checking of documents for complex projects (e.g., technical verification of design calculations and documentation) and drives overall project quality.
• Provides mentorship to junior discipline engineering and design staff.
• Develops and delivers intermediate level internal discipline design and engineering training presentations.
• Develops construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on advanced and complex projects with little oversight.
• Provides lead and advanced support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.
• Leads advanced project system design programming and master planning with support from Senior Engineer.
• Leads a team of discipline staff in the execution of advanced projects, discipline design and engineering.
• Oversees the production of deliverables or lead activities which require more experience, deeper understanding or involve more complexity such as:
• Site Selection
• Master Planning
• Facility Layout Development
• Capacity Planning/Expansion Strategy
• Complex/Novel Vendor Package Management
• Participation in or facilitation of Risk Assessments, HAZOPs / HCCPs / Etc.
• 3D Model Review and Coordination
• Site Walkdowns and Field Reports
• Commissioning and Startup

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in chemical / biological / mechanical engineering
• Master’s degree in an appropriate specialization is desirable
• Minimum of 10 years of experience for Lead position
• Minimum of 15 years of experience for Senior position
• A mixture of design firm, operating company or construction related experience (within the market sector) are desirable
• Extensive experience with applicable Industry or Regulatory Guidance and local building codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License
• Effective leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive internal and external technical network including clients, vendors, peers and construction trade partners
• Experience successfully leading large or complex projects from a technical perspective
• Proficient with advanced coordination with internal cross discipline partners, construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers required
• Diversity of experience across a variety of facilities, equipment and systems used in the life sciences or food and beverage industry

Additional Information

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/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.

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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management