Senior Project Engineer

Location: North Chicago, IL (100% Onsite) Duration: 1–2 Year Contract (Based on Performance & Business Needs) Job Summary Seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support capital projects within the API Pilot Plant and Synthetic Molecule CMC Research & Development organization. This role is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of small- to medium-sized capital projects involving pharmaceutical process equipment, laboratory systems, and facility improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical or specialty chemical manufacturing, process engineering, and capital project management. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of capital projects supporting API pilot plant operations and laboratory facilities. Manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through commissioning while maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, procurement strategies, and capital expenditure requests. Design and review process equipment and systems, including P&IDs, process equipment specifications, instrumentation, and utility systems. Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure successful project execution. Oversee equipment installation, construction activities, commissioning, and qualification efforts. Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) and support commissioning and qualification protocol development and execution. Perform engineering feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations to support project decisions. Ensure compliance with FDA cGMP, OSHA, environmental regulations, building codes, and company engineering standards. Track project progress, budgets, schedules, and performance while providing regular updates to stakeholders. Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and safety. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering . 10+ years of project or process engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, specialty chemical, or related manufacturing industries. Strong experience managing small- to mid-sized capital projects. Hands‑on experience with pharmaceutical process equipment including: Reactors Tanks Pumps Process piping Process instrumentation Utility systems Experience developing and reviewing: P&IDs Process equipment specifications Equipment sizing and selection Instrumentation and control systems Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost control. Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, including URS development and protocol execution. Strong understanding of FDA cGMP regulations, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and engineering standards. Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting API Pilot Plants or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Background in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) process development or specialty chemical manufacturing. Experience with laboratory facility upgrades and process development environments. Familiarity with financial systems, capital expenditure management, and project reporting. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing external contractors/vendors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intellectt Inc