Senior Process Utilities Engineer – Central Region

CRB Group; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB Group is seeking a Lead/Senior Process Utilities Engineer to direct discipline work, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients and teams across major life sciences and food/beverage projects.

The role supports projects in St. Louis, Kansas City, or Columbus, OH, requiring deep expertise in document development, field implementation, and team leadership to ensure technical excellence and project success.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience for Lead Engineer; 15+ years for Senior Engineer.
• Experience across design firms, operating companies, or construction within the market sector.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulatory guidance, and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct discipline work and manage budgets for large, complex projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on proposals, man-hour planning, and scheduling for discipline scope.
• Lead interactions with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of deliverables, including design calculations and documentation.
• Direct and mentor design and engineering staff to meet client expectations and project goals.
• Deliver internal training presentations on discipline-specific design and engineering topics.
• Oversee or lead complex activities such as: utility room layout development, pipe routing space planning, capacity planning and expansion strategies, vendor package management, risk assessments (HAZOP, HCCP, etc.), 3D model reviews and coordination, site walkdowns and field reporting, commissioning and startup.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-discipline coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CRB Group is seeking a Lead/Senior Process Utilities Engineer to direct discipline work, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients and teams across major life sciences and food/beverage projects.

The role supports projects in St. Louis, Kansas City, or Columbus, OH, requiring deep expertise in document development, field implementation, and team leadership to ensure technical excellence and project success.