Project Engineer - Pharma/Life Sciences (Los Angeles/Brea)

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in California seeks a Project Engineer to lead design efforts for Design-only and Design-Build/EPC projects. You will direct discipline design, develop man-hour budgets, and coordinate with project controls to align schedule and cost.

The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree and 3 years of detailed design experience, with strong communication skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Travel up to 25%; on-site in Brea, CA.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 3 years of detailed engineering design experience for design-only or EPC projects.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct discipline and overall engineering design for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Develop discipline man-hour budgets and WBS codes.
• Draft overall engineering man-hour budgets.
• Coordinate schedule, budget and progress with project controls.
• Prepare project cost estimates and procurement packages.
• Direct procurement processes and vendor expediting.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and company standards.

Skills

Facilitation

Team building

Collaboration

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineers in Training (EIT) preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Project Engineer will provide high level direction to all engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement and construction management activities.

• Direct discipline and overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.


• Develop discipline man-hour budgets and work breakdown structure (WBS) codes.


• Draft overall engineering man-hour budgets.


• Perform independent quality and completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.


• Coordinate schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.


• Coordinate discipline design change notifications and draft client change orders.


• Direct field engineering services from home office and/or field locations.


• Prepare project cost estimates.


• Prepare subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages.


• Prepare turnover and start-up plans.


• Responsible for the implementation and use of in-house and client design and construction specifications.


• Maintain project action item lists and design RFI l.


• Perform internal and client design reviews.


• Direct internal progress, status and review meetings: publish meeting minutes.


• Prepare monthly client status reports.


• Monitor discipline progress with vendor submittals


• Direct vendor expediting efforts.


• Develop vendor quality oversight plans.


• Direct procurement process (equipment, piping, instruments, etc.).


• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 3 years of detailed engineering design experience for design-only and/or EPC projects.


• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.


• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.


• High level of attention to detail.


• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).


• Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets and provide leadership to a diverse project team a plus.


• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.


• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.

Compensation

$105,000.00-175,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-CA-Brea

Other Locations US-CA-Los Angeles

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260447

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS