Sr. Project Engineer (Design & Const.)

Novartis • Durham, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role where your strategic planning and engineering expertise drive meaningful impact. As a Sr. Project Engineer at Novartis, you’ll lead the development and execution of CAPEX projects, ensuring every phase—from planning to reporting—is delivered with precision. You’ll be responsible for implementing expert technical solutions that meet internal standards and regulatory requirements, all while enhancing operational performance and compliance. This is your opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering through innovation, discipline, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 2+ years’ experience with CAPEX investment projects within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources
• Strong project management skills, including contract oversight and budget control
• Experience collaborating across engineering functions to deliver integrated project outcomes
• In-depth understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance

Nice To Haves

• Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred; large molecule, small molecule, aseptic drug substance and aseptic drug product.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of CAPEX projects
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality goals
• Prepare and manage technical documentation including specifications, drawings, and risk assessments
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure timely and compliant project delivery
• Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols
• Support audits and contribute to continuous improvement through technical troubleshooting and training

Benefits

• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

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