Architectural Engineer - Electrical, Life Sciences

CRB's nearly 1,100 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC Firm we proudly specialize 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 design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

Join CRB as an Electrical Engineer III specializing in architectural building design projects for the life sciences industry. In this role, you’ll lead the design and engineering of electrical systems for new builds—including power distribution (4160V, 480V, 240V, and 120V), lighting, grounding/bonding, and special systems—while collaborating closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, constructible solutions.

You’ll manage multiple complex tasks, set priorities, and mentor junior team members while overseeing electrical scope and budgets for projects ranging from high-level conceptual designs to full detailed design and construction documentation. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact architectural projects using advanced tools like BIM and CAD platforms.

The successful candidate can be located in St. Louis, MO, or Columbus, OH. This position is focused on electrical building systems design. Candidates with a background in controls, automation, or instrumentation will not be considered a match for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building projects in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to ensure coordinated and constructible designs.
• Prepare calculations (power load, illumination, short circuit, voltage drop) and design documentation (one-line diagrams, plans, schedules, specifications).
• Coordinate with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Support construction activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, punch lists, and progress reports.
• Manage electrical design budgets and direct work on small to medium-sized projects.
• Assist in proposal development under senior engineer guidance.
• Conduct site walks and field surveys to identify non-compliant conditions.
• Create internal training presentations on electrical design topics.
• Use BIM platforms and Microsoft Office to execute work.
• Lead quality assurance efforts and drive overall project quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in professional development activities and client meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firm.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a design firm environment.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (NFPA, IESNA, UL, OSHA, IEEE).
• Strong coordination skills across disciplines and with construction partners.
• Ability to perform intermediate-level design calculations with limited supervision.
• Experience conducting field surveys and supporting field reporting.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for electrical systems and equipment.
• Willingness to travel for client development, project execution, and training.

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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.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.