Electrical Engineer IV

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 1,100 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

CRB is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong background in building and industrial power systems to lead electrical design efforts on complex projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, mentoring engineering teams, and partnering with clients, project managers, and construction teams from concept through construction.

This role is ideal for a licensed electrical engineer with hands-on experience in power distribution, lighting, and special systems who enjoys technical leadership, solving complex field challenges, and delivering high-quality, constructible designs in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Design & Project Delivery

• Lead electrical design for complex projects across all phases, including programming, design development, construction documentation, and construction support
• Design and coordinate low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including switchgear, panelboards, transformers, feeders, grounding, and protective devices
• Perform advanced power system calculations, including load studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, and arc flash evaluations
• Develop electrical construction drawings and specifications that are fully code-compliant and construction-ready
• Identify and resolve complex existing conditions through site visits and field surveys

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Direct and coordinate the work of electrical engineers and designers at various experience levels
• Collaborate with project managers on scope definition, scheduling, staffing, and electrical discipline budgets
• Work closely with architectural, mechanical, structural, process, and construction teams to ensure integrated design solutions
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, utilities, and equipment manufacturers to support design and installation of electrical systems

Construction & Quality Support

• Provide technical leadership during construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, site observations, and punch list development
• Perform detailed quality reviews of electrical documents, calculations, and designs to ensure technical accuracy and overall project quality

Mentorship & Growth

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level electrical engineers and designers
• Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the electrical team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a consulting or design firm environment
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proven experience designing and leading projects involving building or industrial power systems and voltage-based electrical infrastructure

Preferred Experience

• Experience in GMP manufacturing environments, including life sciences or food & beverage facilities
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Low- and medium-voltage systems
  • Power distribution, lighting, and special systems
  • Short-circuit, coordination, load flow, and arc flash studies
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical power and system performance issues
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information

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CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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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