Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC for Life Sciences

CRB; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in Maryland to lead HVAC and mechanical utility design across complex life sciences and food & beverage projects. You will oversee discipline scope, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements include ABET Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, PE in good standing, 15+ years’ experience, and advanced knowledge of codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO).

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience for Senior Lead position.
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing.
• Expert in HVAC, mechanical utility and piping system design and calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical/plumbing/fire/building codes.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Experience leading field surveys of existing conditions and field reporting.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages workflows of design and engineering staff to meet client expectations.
• Coordinates with internal and external parties and manages multiple tasks.
• Collaborates with Project Manager on proposals, task IDs, man-hour planning and project scheduling.
• Identifies and resolves advanced non-compliant conditions during site surveys.
• Attends external seminars for professional development.
• Develops advanced internal mechanical design and training presentations.
• Creates narratives, reports and construction drawing packages with specs.
• Leads construction activities: RFI responses, submittals, punch lists.
• Conducts technical and leadership interviews.
• Performs quality checks of documents to ensure project quality.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and designers.
• Leads advanced system design and master planning with minimal supervision.
• Leads a team of mechanical staff across design and engineering.
• Provides technical leadership to other offices and functions.
• Guides business strategy with industry perspective.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping systems

Engineering calculations

Professional Engineer

Codes & standards

Coordination

Revit

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

CRB seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in Maryland to lead HVAC and mechanical utility design across complex life sciences and food & beverage projects. You will oversee discipline scope, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements include ABET Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, PE in good standing, 15+ years’ experience, and advanced knowledge of codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO).