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Project Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Project Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026USA, Connecticut, Meriden

Job Description

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAdherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, WarehouseJob DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Capital Projects Engineer in the Filtration & Separation Division to lead impactful engineering projects driving growth and strategic objectives. The person hired for this position will primarily be responsible for managing capital investment projects in support of the Meriden manufacturing facility. You will engage with skilled teams and advanced technologies in our manufacturing operations.Responsibilities:Develop project estimates, plans, and proposals, coordinating project approvals to ensure timely execution.Handle project timelines, scope, budget, construction activities, and personnel to efficiently implement and meet approved project commitments.Specify equipment and facilities performance and build criteria to maintain our high standards.Define and implement competitive bidding and project delivery strategies while maintaining a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness.Communicate effectively with project teams and collaborators to ensure smooth project progression.Ensure compliance with applicable codes, guidelines, and standards to maintain safety and regulatory requirements.Advance and deploy differentiated technologies that set us apart from the competition.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.Minimum of 4 years of experience in capital project management in a private, public, government, or military environment.Preferred:Experience leading capital projects with a consistent track record of successful project schedule, scope, and cost delivery.Proven skills in project management, communication, facilitation, influencing, and teaching/mentoring.Project leadership experience in laboratories and/or manufacturing plants.Facilities project experienceAbility to energize teams, promote teamwork, and maintain positive morale.Advanced degree or equivalent experience in engineering field or technology management from an accredited institution is highly desirableJoin us and be part of an exceptionally experienced team dedicated to innovation and excellence!Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Locations

  • USA, Connecticut, Meriden

Skills Required

  • capital project management in a privateintermediate
  • laboratories and/or manufacturing plantsintermediate
  • engineering fieldintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field. (degree in higher in engineering or a related field)
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in capital project management in a private, public, government, or military environment. (experience, 4 years)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading capital projects with a consistent track record of successful project schedule, scope, and cost delivery. (experience)
  • Proven skills in project management, communication, facilitation, influencing, and teaching/mentoring. (experience)
  • Project leadership experience in laboratories and/or manufacturing plants. (experience)
  • Facilities project experience (experience)
  • Ability to energize teams, promote teamwork, and maintain positive morale. (experience)
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in engineering field or technology management from an accredited institution is highly desirable (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Develop project estimates, plans, and proposals, coordinating project approvals to ensure timely execution.
  • Handle project timelines, scope, budget, construction activities, and personnel to efficiently implement and meet approved project commitments.
  • Specify equipment and facilities performance and build criteria to maintain our high standards.
  • Define and implement competitive bidding and project delivery strategies while maintaining a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Communicate effectively with project teams and collaborators to ensure smooth project progression.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, guidelines, and standards to maintain safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Advance and deploy differentiated technologies that set us apart from the competition.

Benefits

  • general: This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • general: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • general: Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • general: At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • general: Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • general: Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • general: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • general: Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • general: At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • general: Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • general: Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • general: For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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