PROJECT ENGINEER II

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements such as scope development, cost estimation, detailed design, construction management, and project closeout meetings.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• From a problem description, develop high-level scopes including USER REQUIREMENTS that provide solutions to the problem.
• Once high-level scopes are complete, develop order of magnitude (OOM) cost estimates for various solutions.
• Present solutions to Executive Management and get preliminary approval of design concepts before writing the capital request.
• Once approved, develop detailed design parameters for project design

and implementation

• Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate personnel
• Develop and control the full project plan lifecycle
• Assist or act as the construction manager to deliver on project objectives and procedures.
• Prepare schedule and necessary updates of construction activities and analysis of manpower and equipment required
• Monitor both schedule and cost versus approved scope.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Create and administer appropriate testing protocols (FAT, SAT, IOQ, etc) to ensure equipment and design performance
• Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes, and work closely with all stakeholders to ensure all USER REQUIREMENTS are met within budget and on time.
• Maintain budgetary, scheduling, and project database oversight,
• Ensure compliance of design and project implementation (OSHA, NEC, ASME, NFPA, etc) and adherence to site quality assurance standards and specifications
• Difficulty of projects and ability to work autonomously increase with progression from Project Engineer I-III.

QUALIFICATION:

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study.

• Strong field management experience

• Previous Project Engineering experience

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.

• Preferred Additional

• Background in or working knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry

and cGMP's preferable

• Chemical Manufacturing or Packaging Engineering experience is preferred
• Up-to-date Professional Engineer license

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of design software, including AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, and CAD/CAM Circuit Design
• Proven understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Ability to operate the following office equipment: computer, telephone, photocopier, facsimile, and calculator
• PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and a basic understanding of Microsoft media applications is required.

Technical Skills and Experience (if applicable):

• Technical skills appropriate for the execution of technical transfers of topical products
• Data analysis with a good understanding of statistical process control
• PAT experience is preferred

Education and/or Training

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 40 pounds.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear personal protection equipment, which includes gloves and a respirator, when required.