2027 Project Engineering Co-op (Jan - July) (Undergraduate)
About The Position
The Project Engineering Co-op is a six-month, in-person position with AbbVie’s Project Engineering team at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, from January through July 2027. The team engineers and manages capital projects involving biologics-related equipment, facilities, and utilities. Co-ops are assigned capital projects to manage and execute, working with teams across the Worcester site and, depending on project scope, external contractors. The role combines project engineering and project management across the full project lifecycle, from scope development and planning through procurement, installation coordination, and reporting.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester after the co-op.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, dedication, adaptability, innovation, and self-motivation.
- Able to commit to a six-month, in-person co-op at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, from January through July.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to biopharmaceutical manufacturing or biologics equipment operation.
- Experience with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, collaboration, and effective teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage capital projects through the full project life cycle, including scope, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and contractors.
- Develop project scopes based on customer requirements; estimate costs; request capital expenditure; prepare financial defense packages; schedule work; allocate resources; manage vendors and contractors; and report project status.
- Develop user requirements, biologics equipment P&IDs, and technical and functional specifications to support automation programming and processes.
- Identify project resource needs, both internally and externally.
- Assist with procurement and generate purchase requisitions for project equipment and labor in accordance with AbbVie policies and procedures.
- Prepare and deliver periodic project status reports to internal stakeholders, including internal customers, engineering, and plant management, according to site policies.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Relocation support for eligible students.
- Select wellness benefits.
- Paid holiday and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
