Project Engineer, Pharma Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Spokane, WA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: 12+ Months
Interview Mode: Virtual
Candidate

Location:

Anywhere in the USA
Relocation: Yes
Work Authorization: Any Visa
References: Mandatory 2 Managerial References
Linked In Profile: Mandatory
Number of Openings: 3
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM EST

The Project Engineer will provide technical engineering support for complex pharmaceutical projects, including capital initiatives, equipment upgrades, process improvements, compliance initiatives, expansions, and construction activities.

The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design and equipment selection through execution, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.

• Support engineering projects involving:

  • Equipment upgrades

  • Process improvements

  • Compliance initiatives

  • Facility expansions

  • Construction activities

  • Capital projects

• Provide technical engineering expertise related to pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, equipment, utilities, and processes
  .

• Develop and review P&IDs, User Requirements Specifications (URSs), engineering specifications
  , and other project design documentation.

• Support equipment design, selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Collaborate closely with equipment vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and internal stakeholders.

• Develop detailed technical specifications and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for engineering firms, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.

• Support management of project scope, schedule, budget, risks, communications, and project documentation in accordance with established project management standards.

• Provide technical troubleshooting and engineering support throughout:

  • Design

  • Project execution

  • Equipment installation

  • Commissioning

  • Startup

• Ensure engineering projects comply with applicable GMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory standards
  .

• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with SOPs, quality standards, and accepted engineering practices.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, quality, validation, facilities, and other engineering functions to ensure successful project execution.

• Support resolution of technical issues and provide recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately and according to project timelines.

• 7+ years of relevant engineering/project engineering experience
  .

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Strong experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing projects
  .

• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, equipment, utilities, and processes.

• Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs, URSs, engineering specifications, and project documentation
  .

• Experience supporting equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.

• Experience working with vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of GMP and regulated pharmaceutical environments
  .

• Experience with project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and documentation management.

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Project Engineering

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Capital Projects

• Equipment Upgrades

• Process Improvement

• Equipment Design & Selection

• Equipment Installation & Commissioning

• P&IDs

• URS / User Requirements Specifications

• Engineering Specifications

• RFQs

• GMP / Pharmaceutical Regulations

• Technical Troubleshooting

• Project Scope & Schedule Management

• Vendor & Contractor Management

• Engineering Documentation

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

• GMP-regulated environments.

• Capital engineering projects.

• Process equipment and manufacturing systems.

• Facility expansions and construction projects.

• Equipment commissioning and startup.

• Process improvement initiatives.

• Cross-functional project leadership.

• Working with engineering contractors and equipment manufacturers.