Biopharma Project Engineer (Capital Projects)

BioSpace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects across facility, infrastructure, and construction initiatives. This role provides engineering support, field coordination, technical documentation management, and problem-solving to ensure capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program objectives.

The Project Engineer works closely with project managers, construction teams, design engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, industrial, or related discipline) required.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, facility upgrades, or engineering design efforts.
• Experience in regulated or complex environments such as biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes, construction coordination, technical documentation, and field engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and technical activities across capital projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements, design intent, and construction execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing design drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support field engineering activities including site walks, construction coordination, equipment verification, and issue resolution.
• Help maintain project schedules by tracking engineering deliverables, construction progress, and technical dependencies.
• Assist with project controls activities such as cost tracking, quantity verification, procurement coordination, and change documentation.
• Coordinate with design firms, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely resolution of technical questions and issues.
• Prepare engineering logs, meeting minutes, action items, and technical reports.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities including punch list development, equipment testing coordination, and documentation review.
• Assist with risk identification, issue tracking, and mitigation planning.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Support development of project documentation including work plans, technical summaries, and engineering packages.
• Provide general engineering and project support to project managers and senior engineers.

Skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

Technical reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EIT certification or progress toward licensure

Tools

CAD viewers

Project management tools

Job description

Syner-G is seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects across facility, infrastructure, and construction initiatives. This role provides engineering support, field coordination, technical documentation management, and problem-solving to ensure capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program objectives.

The Project Engineer works closely with project managers, construction teams, design engineers,