Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Capital Project, Chemical Engineering, Commissioning, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Drug Manufacturing, Engineering, Equipment Specification, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Instrumentation, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Pilot Plant, Piping, Process Engineering, Process Management, Project Engineering, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Research & Development (R&D)
Hiring: Senior Project Engineer
Location: North Chicago, IL (100% Onsite)
Duration: 1 2 Years Contract
Type: W2 Contract
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
We are currently hiring for the position of Senior Project Engineer with a leading pharmaceutical client supporting API Pilot Plant and R&D capital projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead small to mid-size capital projects (up to $5M)
Develop P&IDs and process equipment specifications
Manage installation of process/laboratory equipment and facility upgrades
Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, and execution
Support commissioning, qualification, GMP compliance, and validation activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of Project/Process Engineering experience
Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharma, or specialty chemical manufacturing
Strong knowledge of P&IDs, process equipment (tanks, reactors, pumps, piping, instrumentation)
Experience managing capital projects and working in GMP-regulated environments
Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision