Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer

Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Long-term contract, Onsite

Target Pay Range: $70.00 - $80.00/hour (W2)

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

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As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, three medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

A leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer to lead facility expansion and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on the design and planning of mechanical and utility systems that support new construction and modernization efforts across a growing manufacturing and distribution network.

• Lead the design and development of mechanical and process utility systems for new and existing facilities
• Oversee HVAC, cleanroom, and building system design to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance
• Provide technical direction throughout design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, controls, and project management
• Support capacity and efficiency improvements while maintaining GMP and regulatory standards

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or large-scale industrial environments
• Strong expertise in HVAC, process utilities, cleanroom design, and building systems
• Proven track record of design leadership for new construction and renovation projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (PE license preferred)
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and ISO standards, as well as facility commissioning processes
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Engineering and Design;
Building Construction, Utilities, and Manufacturing

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