Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer III

HVAC & Utilities

Posted on 8/22/2026

CRB

CRB

Life sciences design and construction

No salary listed

Knoxville, TN, USA

Hybrid

Relocation assistance available; hybrid role requires onsite as needed; Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Atlanta, GA.

Bachelor's

Category
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Professional Engineer registration in good standing
  • Relevant Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm experience
  • Intermediate experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems designs
Responsibilities
  • Designs mechanical systems of intermediate complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines
  • Manages multiple complex tasks, establishes priorities and directs the work of others
  • Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design
  • Develops narratives, reports and construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on projects of intermediate complexity and with little oversight
  • Supports construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports
  • Plans and directs work and manages a project mechanical design budget on projects of intermediate complexity
  • Supports proposal development under the supervision of a Lead or Senior Engineer
  • Identifies design requirements, translates those requirements into scope, and documents the open issues, project decisions and actions required to consistently advance the design
  • Identifies basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys
  • Develops basic internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations
  • Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products and available BIM software
  • Attends professional development activities
  • Leads quality check efforts for projects of intermediate complexity and drives overall project quality
  • Provides mentorship to less experienced Mechanical Engineers and/or Designers
  • Leads systems design programming and master planning on intermediate projects with support from Design Lead or Senior Engineer
  • May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor
  • Acts as the Engineer-of-Record for small to medium projects when acting as Lead Mechanical Engineering Role
Desired Qualifications
  • Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam Revu
  • LEED, WELL or other sustainable design accredited professional or experience with sustainable design
  • Intermediate experience with using and applying mechanical/plumbing/fire/building codes
  • Intermediate experience with using and applying industry standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISPE, FDA, ISO, NFPA, OSHA)
  • Intermediate experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting
  • Intermediate 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
  • Proficient with cross-discipline project team coordination
  • Proficient with coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
  • Basic experience with troubleshooting issues with mechanical equipment and systems

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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