Pharmaceutical Capital Project Engineer in North Chicago

Job Title:

Pharmaceutical Capital Project Engineer

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite

Target Pay Rate: $75.00 - $90.00/hour (W2)

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k), ESOP

• Pharmaceutical capital project experience
• API manufacturing environment exposure
• GMP-regulated environment knowledge
• On-site project execution & cross-functional coordination

The Project Engineer provides on-site engineering support for an active API capital project within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role serves as a key execution resource responsible for coordinating daily engineering activities, supporting field work, and ensuring project documentation and deliverables remain on track. This is a hands‑on, execution-focused position requiring consistent on-site presence to support equipment installation, utility tie‑ins, issue resolution, and project turnover activities.

• Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day execution of an API capital project
• Coordinate engineering activities across facilities, process engineering, utilities, validation, QA, EHS, and operations teams
• Assist with equipment installation, construction activities, and field walkdowns
• Track project schedules, action items, and engineering deliverables
  
  Review and manage engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and change controls
• Coordinate with vendors to support site access, installation activities, and issue resolution
• Participate in project meetings and provide status updates to the Project Manager
• Support project turnover activities, including documentation handoff to operations and validation teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline)
• 5+ years of experience supporting capital projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience supporting projects in API manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and site execution practices
• Proven ability to work effectively on-site and collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a support role reporting to a Project Manager
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, or genetic information.