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Project Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Oct 13, 2025
Description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

- 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
- A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
- ENR Top 500 Firm

We have a Life Science Project Engineer Opportunity in Philadelphia, PA for a 6 month contract. The ideal candidate will have experience with executing infrastructure capital projects in GMP and non-GMP environments, with a solid understanding of lab office and utility construction.

YOU

When you become part of Wunderlich-Malec you:



  • Are a 100% employee-owner
  • Work with Fortune 500 clients
  • Are part of an ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm


    Right away you will notice the small company feel of Wunderlich-Malec with a strong focus on people.

    Empowered Individuals - Employee owned, we hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions.

    Rewarded & Motivated - Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated.

    Positive Attitudes - Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project.

    Knowledgeable - Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions.

    The Job

    WM is seeking an experienced Life Science Project Engineer for Philadelphia PA area. The ideal candidate will have experience with executing infrastructure capital projects in GMP and non-GMP environments, with a solid understanding of lab office and utility construction.

    THE PROJECT DAY-TO-DAY



    • Manages small to large scale projects for clients independently with minimal oversight
    • May be responsible for managing and supporting multiple projects at once
    • Develops, manages, and controls project costs
    • Develops, manages, and controls project schedule
    • Manages and directs resources appropriately for the project
    • Manages the end-to-end project lifecycle for assigned projects
    • Guides the client in project decisions, ensuring the best solution for their business
    • Responsible for leading and developing a high performing team to deliver on goals and objectives of the project
    • Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
    • Maintains regular contact with client and reports on project progress, issues, and accomplishments to both the client & Wunderlich-Malec
    • Accountable for project and/or program success
    • Responsible for representing the client as an OPM, managing third parties as a client representative


    WHAT WE NEED



    • Bachelor's degree (preferably Engineering, Construction Management or related field)
    • Servant leader, who loves to see others succeed and is energized being part of a team
    • Exemplary communication skills
    • 5-10 years in an engineering role supporting projects
    • Experience in life sciences (GMP & GLP environment) required


    WHAT WE LOOK FOR



    • Consistently maintains a positive and encouraging attitude
    • Forward-looking and focused on the best resolution
    • Proactively seeks and accepts new challenges
    • Organized and prompt
    • Servant leader focus to leadership and advocates for their people before themselves
    • PMP certification beneficial


    Position Demands



    • Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, ability to travel distances
    • Travel - minimum 25% unless located nearby

      • Expectation is to be onsite during project execution 100%


    • Standard office environment: frequent use of personal computer, facsimile and copy machines, along with miscellaneous office equipment


    *Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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