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MEP Engineer - Capital Projects

Connexion Systems + Engineering

North Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Calibration, Capital Project, Commissioning, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Consulting, Corrective Action, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechanical Testing, Mock Up, On Site Support, Piping, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Analysis, Technical Drawing, Track and Field
LOCATION
North Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: MEP Engineer – Capital Projects (Pharma)
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
  • Duration: 12+ Month Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire)
  • Pay rate: $72.41 – $100.00/hour (DOE)
  • Job Location: North Chicago, IL (Fully Onsite)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
  • Start date: Targeting early May 2026
  • Job#: bh18827

Description:
We are seeking an experienced MEP Engineer to support capital project execution for a large-scale pharmaceutical facility. This role is focused on ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and process systems are installed, tested, and documented in full compliance with design specifications, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.

This is a hands-on, onsite role supporting greenfield capital projects, with a strong emphasis on inspection, verification, and documentation throughout construction and commissioning phases.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems:
  • Inspect electrical installations, wiring methods, and equipment for compliance with design specs, URS, and code requirements
  • Review calibration certificates, loop checks, and instrumentation documentation
  • Evaluate grounding, bonding, MCCs, VFDs, and power distribution systems
  • Witness electrical testing (FAT, SAT, mock-ups) and document findings
  • Review as-built documentation and track construction progress
  • Identify and document deviations or non-conformances

Mechanical Systems:
  • Inspect mechanical installations to ensure alignment with approved designs and specifications
  • Review piping, air systems, tubing, and associated components
  • Witness mechanical testing (FAT, SAT, mock-ups)
  • Track progress and document field observations
  • Review as-built documentation and ensure compliance

Project & Quality Oversight:
  • Assess technical drawings, layouts, and equipment documentation
  • Coordinate and schedule site inspections
  • Collaborate with engineering, QA, construction teams, and vendors
  • Attend project meetings and provide regular updates
  • Maintain detailed documentation of inspections, findings, and corrective actions
  • Support reporting activities, including progress and earned value tracking
Required Qualifications
  • 5–10+ years of MEP engineering experience (flexible for strong candidates with 3+ years)
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience is required
  • Proven experience supporting capital projects, particularly greenfield builds
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in regulated environments
  • Experience with commissioning, validation, FAT/SAT, and inspection processes
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, URS, and specifications
  • Strong documentation and compliance mindset
Additional Details
  • Fully onsite role located near North Chicago (within proximity to O’Hare)
  • Preference for local candidates; travel-based candidates must be open to 100% onsite commitment
  • Overtime may be available based on project needs
  • Interview process: 2 rounds
Why This Role?
  • Opportunity to support a high-impact pharmaceutical capital project
  • Exposure to large-scale greenfield facility buildout
  • Potential for long-term conversion based on performance

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About the Company

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Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity.  Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry.  We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

Put Connexion's 20 years of experience to work for you! Our professionals have unrivaled relationships and contacts with the hiring managers, human resources team and decision makers at the most desirable companies to work for.

Don't let your resume get lost in an inbox, Connexion's recruiting team will advocate on your behalf to get you the job you want

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.csetalent.com/

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