Project Engineer - Pharma/Life Sciences (Los Angeles/Brea)
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LocationMultiple Locations
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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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
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
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Direct discipline and overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.
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Develop discipline man-hour budgets and work breakdown structure (WBS) codes.
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Draft overall engineering man-hour budgets.
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Perform independent quality and completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
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Coordinate schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.
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Coordinate discipline design change notifications and draft client change orders.
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Direct field engineering services from home office and/or field locations.
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Prepare project cost estimates.
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Prepare subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages.
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Prepare turnover and start-up plans.
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Responsible for the implementation and use of in-house and client design and construction specifications.
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Maintain project action item lists and design RFI l.
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Perform internal and client design reviews.
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Direct internal progress, status and review meetings: publish meeting minutes.
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Prepare monthly client status reports.
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Monitor discipline progress with vendor submittals
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Direct vendor expediting efforts.
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Develop vendor quality oversight plans.
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Direct procurement process (equipment, piping, instruments, etc.).
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Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 3+ years of detailed engineering design experience for design-only and/or EPC projects.
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Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
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Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
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High level of attention to detail.
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Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
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Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets and provide leadership to a diverse project team a plus.
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Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.
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Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.
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EEO/Disabled/Veterans
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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