Senior Mechanical Engineer - Food + Beverage

Mechanical engineering is essential to the success of our projects in the Food & Beverage sector where precision compliance and reliability are non-negotiable. As a Mechanical Engineer III you will lead the design and integration of HVAC and mechanical utility systems that support hygienic efficient and code-compliant manufacturing environments. Your expertise will directly contribute to the performance and safety of facilities that produce consumable goods at scale.

Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mechanical solutions tailored to the unique demands of food-grade processing packaging and clean utility systems. This position offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes from concept through construction while advancing sustainable design practices and supporting operational excellence in regulated environments.

Core Activities

• Design & Engineering

  • Develop HVAC and mechanical utility systems for buildings and industrial processes.
  • Perform load calculations energy modeling utility assessments and code evaluations.
  • Create design reports P&IDs plans schedules and installation details.

• Project Leadership

  • Manage the mechanical scope and budget for small to medium-sized projects.
  • Lead design efforts across all phases: concept schematic design development construction documents and administration.
  • Coordinate with architects engineers clients contractors and vendors.

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure cohesive constructible designs.
  • Respond to RFIs review submittals and support field activities during construction.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal training efforts.

• Tools & Technology

  • Use BIM tools (Revit) AutoCAD and engineering software for modeling and calculations.
  • Leverage Microsoft Office Bluebeam Revu and other platforms to manage deliverables.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus) from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5 years of relevant experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• Experience working in an AEC firm environment.
• Proficiency in Revit AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Preferred 

• Experience in Life Sciences Food & Beverage or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (ASHRAE SMACNA ISPE FDA ISO NFPA OSHA).
• LEED WELL or other sustainability credentials.
• Experience with field surveys plumbing design and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Revit plugins (e.g. Enscape Unifi) and parametric tools (Dynamo Grasshopper Rhino).

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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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time