Senior Lead Automation Engineer

CRB; Missouri; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking an Automation Engineer V – Senior Lead to oversee the automation and controls discipline across projects, from design through field execution. You will guide a team, manage budgets, and ensure quality in complex engineering efforts for life sciences and related sectors.

The role requires 15+ years in design environments, strong leadership, and advanced knowledge of control system schematics, P&IDs, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting.
• PE registration and ISA CIP certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee discipline at project level and manage discipline budget on simple to complex projects.
• Direct and manage workflows of design staff to meet client expectations and project goals.
• Develop construction drawing packages and write construction specifications for advanced projects.
• Provide lead support for RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch lists, and construction progress reports.
• Mentor Engineer I-IV and Designer I-III; lead discipline design and engineering teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Mentorship

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in ChemE/ME/EE

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

P&IDs

Microsoft Office

Job description

CRB is seeking an Automation Engineer V – Senior Lead to oversee the automation and controls discipline across projects, from design through field execution. You will guide a team, manage budgets, and ensure quality in complex engineering efforts for life sciences and related sectors.

The role requires 15+ years in design environments, strong leadership, and advanced knowledge of control system schematics, P&IDs, and regulatory standards.