Project Specialist / Project Engineer

SAGE Engineering Services Ltd.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefit plan

Career development and training opportunities

Work life balance

Education Assistance Program

Opportunity to participate in CSR initiatives

Job summary

SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. is looking for a Project Specialist/Project Engineer to support the design and delivery of pharmaceutical advancements in Oakville, Ontario. You will manage technical areas, lead project execution, and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical engineering, and proven leadership in technical environments. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required, preferably in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical.
• P.Eng. certification preferred or in process.
• 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical engineering is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical areas in Process and Equipment Engineering.
• Create and review engineering documents and drawings.
• Lead project execution and meet deliverables efficiently.

Skills

Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical)

P.Eng. or working towards license in Ontario

3-5 years’ pharmaceutical engineering experience

Hands-on design experience

Skilled in writing Engineering lifecycle documentation

Strong attention to detail

Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project

Leadership in technical meetings

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Join SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. as a PROJECT SPECIALIST / PROJECT ENGINEER! Be part of projects that matter – supporting the design, qualification, and delivery of life-changing pharmaceutical advancements.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in technical areas (e.g., Process, Equipment, and Facility Engineering)
• Provide technical and project direction to project teams and support managers and engineers
• Lead and coordinate project execution to meet deliverables
• Communicate technical status updates to clients and stakeholders
• Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, and test documents
• Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Troubleshoot technical issues and evaluate and manage design changesPrepare calculations, reports, and project documentation
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and client meetings
• Mentor junior staff and support multiple projects concurrently
• Ensure compliance with client and company standards
• Travel required based on project location (mostly within North America and limited international travel required)

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical)
• P.Eng. or working towards obtaining license in Ontario (P.Eng. required for Project Engineer role)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ pharmaceutical engineering experience
• Hands‑on experience in design, User Requirement Specification (URS), and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Skilled in writing Engineering lifecycle documentation
• Confident and experienced in leading technical meetings and presentations
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Proficient with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Certain projects within this role require successful completion of a vision assessment (20/20 near vision, corrected or uncorrected) and a colour‑perception test. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and applicable Canadian human rights legislation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Career development and training opportunities
• In and out of office work environments when feasible
• Work life balance
• Lunch and Learn sessions
• Social Club and social company events
• Professional association memberships
• Education Assistance Program
• Opportunity to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
• Robust onboarding with mentorshipQuarterly Town Hall meetings

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.