Design Engineer II - Material Engineer
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Job Description
We are seeking a Materials Engineer (PE licensed) to support pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. This position provides technical leadership for material selection, specification development, and procurement support for process and utility piping systems.
The Materials Engineer will work with multi‑discipline teams to ensure materials are properly specified, procured, fabricated, installed, cleaned, tested, and documented in accordance with applicable codes, cGMP requirements, and client standards.
Basic Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license – required.
7+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical process and utility systems
Other Job Requirements
Support GMP‑related material traceability and documentation requirements.
Construction, Field & CQV Support
Strong understanding of GMP-driven engineering and documentation requirements.
Ensure compliance with ASME B31, ASME BPE (where applicable), ASTM, and client standards.
Experience supporting multiple concurrent EPCM pharmaceutical projects.
Familiarity with:
- ASME BPE and hygienic piping practices
- Orbital welding and surface finish requirements
- EPC and EPCM execution models
Preferred Qualifications
- Materials Engineering – Pharmaceutical & Utility Systems
- Waste, drain, and vent systems
- Provide materials engineering expertise for pharmaceutical process and utility piping systems, for example: Drug substance and drug product process systems, PW, WFI, clean steam, and waste, drain and vent systems.
- Perform material selection based on service conditions, corrosion mechanisms, hygienic design, constructability, and lifecycle considerations.
- Apply and interpret client specifications, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
- Material & Construction Specifications
- Develop and maintain project‑specific material specifications and piping material classes.
- Prepare and review construction specifications
- Ensure compliance with ASME B31, ASME BPE (where applicable), ASTM, and client standards.
- Develop and maintain piping line list
- Coordinate with piping design, process, stress, automation, and construction teams to ensure technically accurate deliverables.
- Procurement Support & RFQs
- Construction, Field & CQV Support
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $154,000.00