Engineering Co-op

Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
 

We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
 

What Sarepta Offers

At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity.

The Importance of the Role
 

The Engineering Co-op student will work alongside Senior Project Managers on multiple projects during the planning, designing, and construction phases. While at Sarepta, we will give you a panoramic view of how project management and engineering work, how decisions are made, how design drawings are built and progress, how construction gets done, and how important your professional networks, connections, and collaborations will be in defining your long-term career experience. We aim to give you the skills, insight, and career guidance to be an essential part of your professional development.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

This application is for a 6-month co-op program that will start on July 7th, 2025, and conclude on December 19th, 2025. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, co-op program.

Engineering Design and Project Management

• Support the Senior Project Manager responsible for project design, supervision, control, and monitoring using the Project Management process to ensure designs and specifications achieve the desired objective, focusing on reduced costs, improved efficiency, quality, and GXP compliance.

• Assist in the selection and supervision of the engineering contractor as needed.

• Assist in developing and presenting recommended project solutions along with realistic cost estimates to internal clients. Make appropriate changes to the scope as the scope changes during the project.

• Review and understand engineering drawings that include equipment recommendations. Assist in specifying construction methods to achieve the desired objectives.

• Assist with developing, reviewing, and understanding specifications for new equipment with equipment vendors and specifications for facility modifications with contractors and site customers.

• Perform a walk-thru and redline Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Then, create record drawings out of these red lines.

• Assist in creating engineering standards in offices, laboratories, and commercial manufacturing buildings.

Engineering Construction Supervision and Start-Up of a Project

• Support the Senior Project Manager accountable for controlling and supervising construction phases of engineering projects to ensure that the project is implemented per the established scope, on time, and within budget.

• Assist in creating detailed bid packages for contractors and equipment vendors. Select and direct construction contractors and equipment vendors.

• Supervise quality of work and resolve any quality or job performance deficiencies.

• Assist with installing and commissioning equipment and/or modifying facilities to meet site customer and company client requirements with minimal interruption to operational schedules, ensuring good engineering practices are adhered to for the construction, installation, and commissioning of new processes and facilities.

More about You

• Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate students pursuing a degree in an Engineering program (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related subject area)

• Experience with Power BI, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, and/or Excel

• Ability to be a team member and a team leader.

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills.

• Evidence of time leadership skills.

What Now?

We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.

So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
 

#LI-Onsite#LI-MC1This position requires work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States.The targeted salary range for this position is $22 - $34 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role.Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.