Boston Pharma HVAC Capital Projects Engineer

Arcadis; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Capital Project Engineer with strong HVAC experience to support capital project delivery in pharmaceutical, biotech, and other regulated environments in Boston, MA. The role requires leading HVAC-driven upgrades, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance through commissioning and qualification from concept to turnover.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of capital project experience in regulated settings, a mechanical/engineering degree,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience leading or supporting capital projects in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Significant hands-on experience with HVAC-related capital projects, including design coordination, system upgrades, commissioning, qualification, and operational turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects related to regulated pharmaceutical or biotech facility operations, with emphasis on HVAC-driven infrastructure, utility, and facility upgrades.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and milestones to ensure successful delivery of capital investments.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, design teams, vendors, contractors, Quality, Validation, Operations, and EHS to align HVAC and facility designs with requirements.
• Lead or support design, modification, and integration of HVAC systems, cleanrooms, controlled environments, utilities, and manufacturing support areas.
• Oversee selection, specification, installation, and turnover of HVAC and facility equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and site requirements.
• Provide SME in HVAC systems, critical utilities, building automation, cleanroom environmental control, and plant utilities.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, URS documents, change controls, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, energy efficiency, and cost savings.
• Ensure capital projects and HVAC systems comply with GMP, FDA, OSHA, EHS, quality, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, FAT/SAT, turnover, and documentation activities.

Skills

HVAC systems

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Capital Project Engineer with strong HVAC experience to support capital project delivery in pharmaceutical, biotech, and other regulated environments in Boston, MA. The role requires leading HVAC-driven upgrades, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance through commissioning and qualification from concept to turnover.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of capital project experience in regulated settings, a mechanical/engineering degree,