6455 - Senior Project Engineer - Facilities HSE / Senior Project Engineer

Verista, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 126,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, andLong

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical 

Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

Job summary

Verista, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking engineers to lead oxygen-depletion risk assessments in laboratory settings, develop standardized approaches, and support HVAC and sensor-related implementations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with HSE, Facilities, and research scientists, requiring strong technical writing, risk assessment skills, and experience with laboratory safety and ventilation concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in lab/research environments.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety principles.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities supporting laboratory oxygen depletion risk management across research facilities.
• Evaluate laboratories utilizing oxygen-depleting gases and cryogenic liquids to ensure compliance with internal HSE standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain standardized engineering approaches for oxygen depletion assessments.
• Prepare specialized ODH assessments for NMR laboratories utilizing liquid helium systems.
• Recommend engineering controls and mitigation strategies based on assessment findings.
• Coordinate installation activities with Facilities and Building Engineering teams.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Technical risk assessments

Laboratory safety principles

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Indianapolis, IN

Description

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
• Lead engineering activities supporting laboratory oxygen (O₂) depletion risk management across research facilities.
• Evaluate laboratories utilizing oxygen-depleting gases and cryogenic liquids to ensure compliance with internal HSE standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain standardized engineering approaches for oxygen depletion assessments.

Engineering Assessments & Risk Analysis

• Perform oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO₂) depletion calculations for laboratories utilizing:
  • Nitrogen (N₂)
  • Argon (Ar)
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
  • Helium (He)
  • Other oxygen-displacing gases as required
• Conduct laboratory data collection necessary to complete engineering risk assessments.
• Evaluate laboratory ventilation systems in partnership with Building Engineers.
• Assess laboratory airflows and ventilation effectiveness supporting safe operation.
• Author comprehensive Oxygen Depletion Hazard (ODH) Risk Assessments for laboratories utilizing:
  • Compressed gases
  • Cryogenic liquids
  • Oxygen-depleting chemicals
• Prepare specialized ODH assessments for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratories utilizing liquid helium systems.
• Recommend engineering controls and mitigation strategies based on assessment findings.

Sensor Evaluation & Implementation

• Determine laboratory requirements for:
  • Oxygen sensors
  • Carbon dioxide sensors
  • Associated HSE safety signage
• Coordinate installation activities with Facilities and Building Engineering teams.
• Verify appropriate sensor placement and implementation.

Program Documentation & Data Management

• Maintain an inventory of laboratories utilizing:
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) equipment
  • Oxygen-depleting gases
  • Cryogenic liquids
• Update engineering databases, tracking spreadsheets, and documentation supporting the Oxygen Depletion Program.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate, current, and audit-ready.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Support initiatives to automate the laboratory oxygen assessment process.
• Evaluate software tools and engineering methodologies capable of generating automated oxygen depletion reports.
• Assist in developing standardized calculation methodologies and digital workflows.
• Collaborate on SmartForm development and data automation initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Environmental Health & Safety (HSE)
  • Facilities Engineering
  • Building Engineers
  • Research Scientists
  • Laboratory Operations
• Provide technical guidance regarding oxygen depletion hazards and engineering controls.
• Support project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 7+ years of engineering experience supporting laboratory, research, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and technical risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety principles.
• Experience working with building mechanical systems and ventilation concepts.
• Excellent technical writing skills with experience authoring engineering reports or risk assessments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology research facilities.
• Knowledge of Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH) assessments.
• Experience with compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, or laboratory safety programs.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratory operations.
• Experience working with Environmental Health & Safety (HSE) programs.
• Experience evaluating HVAC airflow or laboratory ventilation systems.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, or other laboratory safety standards.
• Experience implementing engineering controls within laboratory environments.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Experience automating engineering calculations and reporting workflows.
• Familiarity with data analysis and process automation tools.
• Experience developing SmartForms, digital workflows, or automated engineering documentation.
• AI experience is highly preferred, including the use of AI-assisted tools to:
  • Automate oxygen depletion calculations
  • Generate engineering reports
  • Develop SmartForms
  • Improve engineering data management and workflow efficiency

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$85,000 - $126,235 USD

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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