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Project Engineer III

Avantor
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project assignments from concept to closure.

This will include preparatory documentation, stakeholder engagement, Scope of Work creation, cost estimation, schedule creation, solicitation of funding approvals, procurement activities, construction management, equipment qualification and validation activities, all in a ISO9000, FDA, AS9100, cGMP, ITAR, PSM environment.

This is a full-time position located at our Bakersfield, CA office with occasional travel up to 25% to other Avantor/Nusil Sites (as needed).

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

  • Maintain knowledge in the project management discipline, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, construction, and other relevant project management processes.
  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, reliability & maintenance, quality and EHS teams.
  • Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Non-project-related work may include departmental documentation, participation in various initiatives as a team member or Subject Matter Expert, or collaboration with other departments and sites.
  • Analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with teams, contractors, & stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, schedules, and contracts.

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Experience: A minimum of 3-6 Years of Project Management experience working on design and project execution.
  • Collaboration tool: Microsoft Projects or other similar software to create and maintain project timelines.
  • Additional Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in using engineering software (AutoCAD, MS Projects, Solid Works).
  • PMP Certification, preferred.
  • California PE registration desired.
  • Experience in a cGMP Manufacturing Environment is a plus.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards: ASME BPVC/B31.3, ISA 84, TEMA, NFPA 70/70E, etc.
  • Familiarity with PSM Requirements.
  • Ability to interpret data for ROI Calculation.
  • Experience working in a team environment and leading projects.
  • Ability to work on various multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$78,000.00 - $125,350.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Salary : $78,000 - $125,350

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