Project Engineer (Fully Onsite)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be based in Florence, South Carolina, supporting the Drug Substance Division. This role involves independently providing project engineering services and mentorship for infrastructure and site improvement projects. You will manage multiple concurrent capital projects, typically exceeding $1 million, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution. The position requires leading various project teams, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners, and ensuring successful project completion from start to handover, adhering to site standards and top engineering methodologies. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by developing solutions for global challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical)
• 4-5 years’ experience managing capital projects
• Enhanced PC knowledge and skill sets utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) products
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work in teams including client services, technical, planning, and financial disciplines
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements which include FDA, EPA, and OSHA
• Knowledge of engineering project management principles
• Knowledge of engineering codes

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of accounting/finance principals is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and management services for capital and infrastructure projects supporting manufacturing, utilities, and facility operations.
• Lead the full project lifecycle including scope development, cost estimation, design coordination, scheduling, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and turnover documentation.
• Develop project execution strategies, risk assessments, and cost controls to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, contractors, and operators to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support design development through creation and review of engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and equipment documentation.
• Manage vendor selection, bid evaluation, fabrication oversight, and field installation in collaboration with Procurement and EHS.
• Lead commissioning and Installation Qualification (IQ) activities; provide technical support for Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) phases as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements including FDA, EPA, and OSHA.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, and implementation of best practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Engineering and site initiatives.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage third-party contractors and engineering service providers as required.
• May mentor less-experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Range of employee benefits
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior