Senior Project Engineer Responsibilities:

Oxygen Depletion Program Support

• Lead engineering activities supporting laboratory oxygen (O₂) depletion risk management across research facilities.
• Evaluate laboratories utilizing oxygen-depleting gases and cryogenic liquids to ensure compliance with internal HSE standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain standardized engineering approaches for oxygen depletion assessments.

Engineering Assessments & Risk Analysis

• Perform oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO₂) depletion calculations for laboratories utilizing:
  • Nitrogen (N₂)
  • Argon (Ar)
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
  • Helium (He)
  • Other oxygen-displacing gases as required
• Conduct laboratory data collection necessary to complete engineering risk assessments.
• Evaluate laboratory ventilation systems in partnership with Building Engineers.
• Assess laboratory airflows and ventilation effectiveness supporting safe operation.

Oxygen Depletion Risk Assessments

• Author comprehensive Oxygen Depletion Hazard (ODH) Risk Assessments for laboratories utilizing:
  • Compressed gases
  • Cryogenic liquids
  • Oxygen-depleting chemicals
• Prepare specialized ODH assessments for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratories utilizing liquid helium systems.
• Recommend engineering controls and mitigation strategies based on assessment findings.

Sensor Evaluation & Implementation

• Determine laboratory requirements for:
  • Oxygen sensors
  • Carbon dioxide sensors
  • Associated HSE safety signage
• Coordinate installation activities with Facilities and Building Engineering teams.
• Verify appropriate sensor placement and implementation.

Program Documentation & Data Management

• Maintain an inventory of laboratories utilizing:
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) equipment
  • Oxygen-depleting gases
  • Cryogenic liquids
• Update engineering databases, tracking spreadsheets, and documentation supporting the Oxygen Depletion Program.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate, current, and audit-ready.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Support initiatives to automate the laboratory oxygen assessment process.
• Evaluate software tools and engineering methodologies capable of generating automated oxygen depletion reports.
• Assist in developing standardized calculation methodologies and digital workflows.
• Collaborate on SmartForm development and data automation initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Environmental Health & Safety (HSE)
  • Facilities Engineering
  • Building Engineers
  • Research Scientists
  • Laboratory Operations
• Provide technical guidance regarding oxygen depletion hazards and engineering controls.
• Support project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 7+ years of engineering experience supporting laboratory, research, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and technical risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety principles.
• Experience working with building mechanical systems and ventilation concepts.
• Excellent technical writing skills with experience authoring engineering reports or risk assessments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology research facilities.
• Knowledge of Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH) assessments.
• Experience with compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, or laboratory safety programs.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratory operations.
• Experience working with Environmental Health & Safety (HSE) programs.
• Experience evaluating HVAC airflow or laboratory ventilation systems.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, or other laboratory safety standards.
• Experience implementing engineering controls within laboratory environments.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Experience automating engineering calculations and reporting workflows.
• Familiarity with data analysis and process automation tools.
• Experience developing SmartForms, digital workflows, or automated engineering documentation.
• AI experience is highly preferred, including the use of AI-assisted tools to:
  • Automate oxygen depletion calculations
  • Generate engineering reports
  • Develop SmartForms
  • Improve engineering data management and workflow efficiency