Project Engineer I

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Project Engineer I, to be located in Spring House PA, or New Brunswick NJ.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

At J&J Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end-to-end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Project Management to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.

The Project Engineer serves as a technical support and owner‑side representative within Johnson & Johnson’s Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) organization. The role provides engineering, design, construction, and technical support across capital projects while ensuring compliance with J&J Standards and Procedures (SDPs), EHS requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks (FDA, EU, cGMP, and others).

For larger, complex capital programs, the Project Engineer will act as a work stream support role supporting senior PMs. For small to mid-size projects this role may take on direct responsibility to deliver certain work streams within the program.

The role partners closely with Project Managers, site Engineering, Quality, EHS, Operations, and external A&E and Construction Management (CM) firms to deliver safe, compliant, and operable assets.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Delivery: serve as Project Support for small capital projects, accountable for scope, technical delivery, execution, and coordination across subject areas.

Act as Engineering or Workstream support on large-scale capital projects, supporting integrated master schedules, program management, and multi-functional alignment.

Support projects through all phases: concept, feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and operational handover.

Budget Management: Prepare and support project budgets, including materials, labor, and other associated costs, while controlling project costs by approving expenditures and administering contracts.

Progress Monitoring: Track project performance, analyze completion of key goals, and adjust schedules as necessary to ensure successful project delivery.

Documentation: Maintain project documentation, including detailed project notes and records, and prepare status reports for team members and upper management.

Contracting, Cost, Schedule & Risk Support: Support development and review of Engineering estimates and cost forecasts, Contractor scopes of work and technical exhibits, Change orders and technical impacts. Partner with Project Managers to track schedule risks and mitigation actions, identify technical and compliance risks early, support governance reviews and decision-making.

Construction Management & Safety: Provide owner-side construction support, including technical support and issue resolution, constructability and safety reviews, contractor coordination and performance monitoring. Ensure alignment to J&J Employee Health & Safety (EHS) standards, construction safety policies, and safe work practices. Participate in field walks, progress reviews, system completions, and punch list resolution.

Education & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s or university degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field), Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution is required

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:Required:

• 0-2 years of proven experience supporting capital projects in: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, or other regulated environments & industrial, laboratory, or manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with A&E and CM firms in an owner‑side role
• Hands-on experience in Asset Management, Maintenance, Reliability and Project Engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Demonstrated project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution skills in pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong collaborator management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing contractors, vendor relationships, and procurement support

Other

• Proficiency (oral & written) in the English language is required
• This position will require 25-50% domestic and international travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$65,000.00 - $104,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits