Project Engineer II

FORMULATED Solutions•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer II completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements, including scope development, cost estimation, detailed design, construction management, and project closeout. The role develops high-level scopes and user requirements to solve defined problems, prepares order-of-magnitude estimates for potential solutions, and presents concepts to executive management for preliminary approval before capital requests are written. After approval, the engineer develops detailed design parameters for project design and implementation. The position develops and controls the project plan through its lifecycle, assigns project responsibilities, and assists with or acts as construction manager. It oversees schedules, costs, budgets, project records, construction activities, and required manpower and equipment. The engineer prepares project status reports, establishes and administers testing protocols, communicates schedule changes, and works with stakeholders to ensure user requirements are met within budget and on time. The role also ensures compliance with applicable regulations and site quality assurance standards. Project difficulty and autonomy increase across the Project Engineer I–III progression.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field of study.
Strong field management experience.
Previous Project Engineering experience.
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.
Ability to operate a computer, telephone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and calculator.
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and a basic understanding of Microsoft media applications.
Must be able to lift and maneuver 40 pounds.
Must be capable of standing for extended periods.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including gloves and a respirator, when required.

Nice To Haves

Background in or working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and cGMPs.
Chemical manufacturing or packaging engineering experience.
Up-to-date Professional Engineer license.
Technical skills and experience appropriate for technical transfers of topical products.
Experience with PAT.

Responsibilities

Develop high-level project scopes and user requirements based on problem descriptions.
Prepare order-of-magnitude cost estimates for possible solutions.
Present proposed solutions to executive management and obtain preliminary approval of design concepts before preparing capital requests.
Develop detailed design parameters for project design and implementation.
Identify project responsibilities and delegate phases and elements to appropriate personnel.
Develop and control the full project plan lifecycle.
Assist with or act as construction manager to deliver project objectives and procedures.
Prepare construction schedules and updates, and analyze required manpower and equipment.
Monitor project schedule and cost against the approved scope.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.
Create and administer testing protocols, including FAT, SAT, and IOQ, to verify equipment and design performance.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes and coordinate with stakeholders to meet user requirements within budget and on time.
Maintain oversight of budgets, schedules, and project databases.
Ensure design and project implementation comply with applicable requirements, including OSHA, NEC, ASME, and NFPA, and with site quality assurance standards and specifications.
Perform technical skills appropriate to technical transfers of topical products, where applicable.
Conduct data analysis with an understanding of statistical process control.