Description Process Engineer

Process Engineer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we are committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

This role will primarily support pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences clients, as well as select projects in other regulated manufacturing environments where process control, documentation, and compliance are critical to operations.

The Process Engineer will provide technical support to Engineering Design, Construction Management, and CQV/Start-up teams on facility and process projects within regulated manufacturing environments, including pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities operating under cGMP requirements.

This role supports engineering design, capital project execution, and ongoing system improvements within operating facilities and greenfield projects, through development of technical documentation and participation in commissioning, process optimization, and system lifecycle activities. Candidates with experience in regulated environments are strongly preferred; candidates without direct pharmaceutical experience should demonstrate clearly transferable experience aligned with regulated manufacturing systems

Responsibilities:

• Support and contribute to the design of clean utilities, process equipment, and manufacturing systems across project phases, including development of engineering deliverables and full system design.
• Participate in and execute capital projects within operating facilities, supporting system modifications, expansions, and upgrades from scope development through implementation. Work across projects involving clean utilities, process equipment, and manufacturing systems in both new installations and existing operations.
• Work independently while leveraging internal, client, and industry resources to deliver accurate and efficient solutions. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with team members, clients, and partners, and remain composed in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports. Collect, record, analyze, and document data and analytical results. Develop and manage documentation in accordance with both engineering design processes (internal project execution and deliverables) and controlled documentation systems within regulated environments, including cGMP requirements, validation activities, and change control processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams regarding technical scope, deliverables, and compliance requirements, including the ability to engage with stakeholders at technical, managerial, and…