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CRB

Life sciences design and construction

Mechanical Engineer 1

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$73k - $87.6k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required.
  • Basic experience performing engineering calculations and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems designs is required.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with clients and external partners.
  • Develop design and construction drawing packages and edit construction specifications for basic projects of limited complexity with oversight.
  • Participate in squad checks and contribute to producing quality deliverables.
  • Design basic-complexity mechanical systems, including airside, chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, steam, natural gas, and compressed air systems, in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
  • Perform envelope, load, pressure drop, and other basic-complexity engineering calculations to confirm project requirements are met.
  • Size mechanical equipment, ductwork, and piping, and develop system schematics.
  • Attend professional development activities.
  • Provide mentorship to Mechanical Designer I.
  • Participate in basic project system design programming and master planning with support from a Lead or Senior Engineer.
  • Support construction activities, including responding to requests for information, reviewing submittals, developing punch lists, and preparing construction progress reports.
  • Work closely with more experienced engineers and assist with developing Mechanical deliverables.
  • Execute one or more intermediate-level tasks simultaneously as delegated by the Lead or Senior Mechanical Engineer.
  • Expand knowledge and skills to include design and specification of more complex mechanical systems, including HVAC and mechanical utility systems and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam Revu.
  • A LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design accredited professional credential, or experience with sustainable design.
  • Experience in the Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industries.
  • Basic experience using and applying mechanical, plumbing, fire, and building codes.
  • Basic experience using and applying industry standards, including ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, and OSHA.
  • Basic experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and supporting field reporting.
  • Basic experience in plumbing design.
  • Basic experience using Revit plugins such as Enscape and Unifi.
  • Basic experience building parametric workflows using Dynamo, Grasshopper, and/or Rhino within Revit.
  • Proficiency in basic internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination.
  • Proficiency in basic coordination with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.

About the Company

CRB

Life sciences design and construction

CRB is an engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting firm serving life-sciences organizations. The company plans, designs, builds, and improves laboratories, manufacturing facilities, food plants, and other technically complex environments. It serves biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, advanced technology, and research organizations. Its operating model centers on integrated project teams combining consulting, design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational expertise. Teams work across architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, project management, commissioning, and technical operations. Work depends on specialist expertise, clear client coordination, practical delivery, and ongoing support across projects and operating teams.

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