Senior Project Engineer

Pharmaron • Coventry, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects supporting small-molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing and research operations. This role will manage projects from initial concept through commissioning, qualification, and final handover while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), regulatory requirements, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, and site engineering standards. As a technical leader and project manager, the Senior Project Engineer will oversee facility, utility, process equipment, and infrastructure projects. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, EHS, Supply Chain, and external engineering and construction partners to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in capital project design and execution within pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Familiarity with a broad range of manufacturing unit operations, utility systems, and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and other applicable industry codes and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience spanning both project engineering and process engineering.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, BMS, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cGMP requirements and FDA regulations.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from equipment upgrades to facility expansions.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Manage multiple projects while tracking scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Communicate project status and maintain required change-control documentation.
• Lead project design, cost estimates, technical studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Develop and review engineering packages, specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and drawings.
• Support equipment procurement and ensure solutions meet manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Oversee construction, design reviews, FATs/SATs, commissioning, and qualification.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and start-up activities.
• Ensure projects meet EHS, OSHA, PSM, and site safety requirements.
• Participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments, and process safety reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support contractor safety training and field activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior