Process Utilities Engineer, Entry Level - Summer 2023

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,600 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

As an entry level Process Utilities Engineer you'll have the unique opportunity to work within an integrated Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm capable of executing ONEsolution integrated project delivery work. Experience collaboration and continuous learning like never before amongst subject matter experts spanning across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and automation engineering; architecture and lab planning; procurement, estimation, virtual design & construction, health & safety, and construction management. This diversity of professionals allows us to provide innovative & impactful solutions to the Life Sciences and Food & Bev industry in an era where speed, quality, and creativity have never been more critical. 

CRB proudly specializes in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders, to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health. 

How will I contribute?

Process utilities focuses on the design and engineering of critical utility equipment and distribution (or collection) systems along with the supporting facility infrastructure required to support manufacturing operations. Typical tasks include execution of engineering calculations including heat transfer and hydraulic pressure drop calculations. The Entry-Level Process Utilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the documentation of the design scope in coordination with other disciplines. The Entry-Level Process Utilities Engineer may support field installation teams and execute construction site observations. This role is expected to work closely with other architects, engineers, and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible, and complete design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the documentation of the design scope in coordination with other disciplines
• Support field installation teams and execute construction site observations
• Responsible for supporting the documentation of the design scope in coordination with other disciplines.
• Work closely with other architects, engineers, and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible, and complete design
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor or mentor
• Typical tasks include execution of engineering calculations including heat transfer and hydraulic pressure drop calculations. Systems Designed include:
  • Purified Water Generation, Storage and Distribution
  • Clean Steam Generation and Distribution
  • Compressed Air and Process Gas Generation and Distribution
  • Biological and Process Waste Collection, Inactivation and Neutralization
  • Clean in Place Systems
  • Bulk Chemical Storage and Distribution
  • Bulk Cryogenic Liquid Storage and Distribution
  • Engineering deliverables include:
  • Block & Process Flow Diagrams
  • User Requirements Specifications
  • Equipment List
  • Equipment General Arrangements
  • Equipment Datasheets
  • Utility Summary
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagram

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or bioprocess engineering
• 0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam registration or completion preferred

  Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD desirable
• Fundamental experience with performing engineering calculations
• Fundamental experience with developing and implementing list of discipline systems designs required
• Fundamental experience with the chemistry
• Fundamental experience with process modeling, material and energy balances and basic sizing calculations
• Fundamental experience with fluid mechanics, hy