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’re 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 of 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 outstanding total rewards along the way.

About Us:

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.

We’re currently accepting applications for Project Engineer candidates to be considered for future projects.

Job Summary:





The Project Engineer will support the execution of capital projects within regulated manufacturing environments, including pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities operating under cGMP requirements.

This role focuses on coordinating and executing project activities within operating facilities, supporting system modifications, equipment installations, and process improvements. The candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, validation, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered in alignment with technical requirements, controlled documentation processes, and regulatory expectations.

Candidates should have an understanding of how projects are implemented in regulated environments, including exposure to change control, validation activities, and documentation systems, and the impact these requirements have on project execution.

Responsibilities:

- Project Support:
- Support and execute capital projects within operating facilities or greenfield projects, including equipment installations, system modifications, expansions, and process improvements from scope development through implementation.
- Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, quality, validation, and vendor teams to ensure alignment with technical, schedule, and compliance requirements.




- Participate in development and execution of project deliverables including scope definition, equipment selection, procurement support, and installation coordination.
- Support implementation of projects in environments requiring change control, validation, and controlled documentation practices.
- Contribute to projects involving process equipment, clean utilities, and manufacturing systems within existing operations and new installations.
- 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, vendors, and contractors.
- Coordinate across cross‑functional teams to support project execution in regulated manufacturing environments and ensure alignment with operational and compliance requirements.
- Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, project execution plans, and progress reports.
- Collect, track, and communicate project data including schedule updates, risks, and action items.
- Develop and manage documentation in accordance with both engineering project processes (internal execution, tracking, and deliverables) and controlled documentation systems within regulated environments, including cGMP requirements, validation activities, and change control processes.
- Communication:
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams regarding project scope, deliverables, risks, and compliance requirements, including engagement with stakeholders at technical, managerial, and executive levels.
- Ensure timely and accurate transfer of information in environments requiring

📌 Project Engineer (Raleigh)
🏢 Salas O'Brien
📍 Raleigh