Process Engineer IV

Company DescriptionCRB 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 The Process Engineer IV serves as a technical lead for process design on projects of varying size and complexity. This role is responsible for overseeing process engineering scope, ensuring technical quality, and supporting delivery across all project phases—from conceptual design through construction and startup.

The Process Engineer IV applies advanced knowledge of process systems, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and material and energy balances, to develop and review design deliverables and ensure alignment with client requirements and industry standards. This role collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-disciplinary project teams, clients, vendors, and construction partners.

The Process Engineer IV is also responsible for planning and prioritizing work, supporting project execution, and providing technical guidance to engineering staff. This includes reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, contributing to problem-solving efforts, and helping to drive project outcomes that meet client expectations, schedule, and budget.

Location:

Can be located in Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, Dallas, or Houston Responsibilities Identify and resolve non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys

Interface with clients and external partners to support project execution and deliverables

Plan, prioritize, and direct discipline work, including management of process engineering scope, schedule, and budget on complex projects

Partner with the Project Manager to support proposal development, man-hour planning, and discipline-specific project scheduling

Develop construction drawing packages and specifications for complex projects with minimal oversight

Support and lead construction-phase activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, developing punch lists, and contributing to construction progress reporting

Perform and/or review engineering calculations and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall project quality

Lead process system design efforts, including programming, master planning, and facility layout development

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers (Engineer I/II, Designer I/II)
Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, vendors, and construction partners to support project execution

Additional responsibilities may include:

Site selection and site due diligence support

Master planning and capacity planning/expansion strategy development

Facility layout and process flow development

Vendor package coordination for complex or novel systems

Participation in risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, HACCP, or similar)3D model review and coordination

Support for field walkdowns and development of field reports

Oversight of commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in a discipline-specific field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in a design firm, operating company, or construction-related environment within the applicable industry

Demonstrated experience leading process engineering scope on…