Senior Mechanical Engineer

CRB; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, allowing you to contribute to impactful projects in the life sciences and food & beverage industries. You will oversee project deliverables, manage budgets, and coordinate with diverse teams to ensure technical standards are met. With a focus on mentoring early-career engineers and a commitment to sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in critical areas such as global health and food security. Join a company that values social responsibility and fosters a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

Mentorship opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in a design firm.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, fire codes, and building standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee discipline deliverables and budgets on projects of varying complexity.
• Interface with clients and external partners to ensure project success.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Engineering Calculations

Plumbing Systems

Fire Protection Systems

Piping Systems

Field Surveys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Option

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CRB's nearly 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 prioritize client satisfaction and employee experience.

As an AEC firm, we specialize in industries with significant social responsibility, recognizing our impact on communities and pursuing corporate responsibility through people, community, and planet. Our projects address critical issues such as food scarcity and global health, covering areas from oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 and alternative proteins.

Job Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at CRB, you will work within an integrated Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm capable of delivering comprehensive solutions. You will collaborate with subject matter experts across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, automation engineering, architecture, lab planning, procurement, virtual design & construction, health & safety, and construction management. This diversity enables us to provide innovative solutions to the Life Sciences and Food & Beverage industries, especially in an era demanding speed, quality, and creativity.

This role offers flexibility, allowing the right candidate to work locally in a hybrid capacity or remotely, with occasional onsite collaboration.

How will I contribute?

You will oversee discipline deliverables and budgets on projects of varying complexity, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, manage multiple tasks, and help direct project work. You may serve as the mechanical point-of-contact for clients and other disciplines, support project code analysis, and develop bid, permit, and construction deliverables, ensuring technical and design standards are met. Additionally, you will develop project documents and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure system coordination from conception to completion. Mentoring early-career engineers on HVAC, utility, plumbing, and gas systems is also part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and external partners
• Plan and manage project budgets from a mechanical design perspective for small to medium projects
• Support proposal development under supervision
• Identify non-compliant conditions during site surveys
• Develop construction drawings and specifications for intermediate projects
• Lead system design programming and master planning with support from senior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Option
• 10+ years of experience, preferably in a design firm
• Advanced skills in engineering calculations, HVAC, utilities, plumbing, fire protection, and piping systems
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, fire codes, and building standards
• Experience conducting field surveys and supporting field reporting

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred
• Professional licensure (PE)
• Sustainable design credentials (LEED, WELL) preferred
• Intermediate troubleshooting experience with mechanical systems

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Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines. CRB is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Employment is contingent on background screening. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. CRB offers a comprehensive benefits package. For accommodations during the application process, please contact us.