Project Engineer

Project Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

We’re currently accepting applications for Project Engineer candidates to be considered for future projects.

Job Summary: Candidates will support pharmaceutical and life science clients across multiple phases of project execution, including both small- and large-scale capital projects within cGMP environments. They will gain experience collaborating across cross-functional client teams and internal stake holders to successfully complete deliverables, develop execution strategies, and deliver technically sound solutions. All work will be done to meet client requirements while maintaining safety, quality and cost objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development, from concept design to implementation and testing. Participate in creating project lifecycle documents, equipment selection, procurement efforts, and other project engineering efforts. Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.


• Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.


• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.


• Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and teams well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Help oversee vendor activities to include coordination and communication to ensure project efforts progress while maintaining safety.


• Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers' problems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical preferred)


• Experience: 3 – 6 years of supporting Capital engineering projects in a pharmaceutical, FDA or similar regulated manufacturing environment


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to:
  
  
  
  • Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines.
  
  
  • Manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
  
  
  • Knowledge of GMP/cGMP change control process.
  
  
  • Conceptual Design skills.
  
  
  • Technical Documentation skills including URS generation
  
  
  • Vendor coordination and communication.
  
  
  
  


• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.


• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.


• Nice to Have:
  
  
  
  • Project scheduling experience using Microsoft Project
  
  
  • Have or pursuing certifications such as PMP or FE/PE
  
  
  • Procurement experience
  
  
  
  

Location: Raleigh, NC and Houston, TX

Travel: Flexibility and willingness for occasional travel based on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and company holidays


• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources


• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

 Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.