Engineering Specialist

SoTalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k match

Stock purchase options

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist for Facilities and Critical Utilities to lead global standards for utility systems and site-level modernization. You will oversee HVAC, WFI, compressed air, and electrical infrastructure with strong regulatory focus.

You will guide capital projects, mentor teams, and drive sustainability initiatives across international sites, requiring deep cGMP knowledge and collaboration with site leaders. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical facility or utility engineering
• At least 8 years in a senior technical leadership or specialist role
• 3 years supporting manufacturing operations
• Deep understanding of cGMP in highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, ISO, ISPE, ASME standards
• Experience managing capital projects end-to-end
• Strong communication and influence across regions
• I do not want to include empty strings

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain global engineering standards for utility systems and facility design
• Provide technical oversight for critical systems including HVAC, WFI, compressed air, and electrical infrastructure
• Lead technical reviews for facility designs and engineering studies to ensure alignment with cGMP and safety regulations
• Collaborate with site leaders to plan and execute complex facility upgrades and reliability improvements
• Support global sustainability goals through carbon reduction and energy-efficient technologies
• Develop standardized project documentation including scopes of work and basis of design
• Offer mentorship to engineering teams across international locations
• Participate in capital planning and project gate reviews
• Maintain awareness of evolving industry practices and regulatory changes to update internal procedures
• Travel up to 25 percent domestically and internationally

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory knowledge

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Opportunity Senior Engineering Specialist Facilities and Critical Utilities

Our client a global leader in the healthcare manufacturing sector is seeking a highly experienced Engineering Specialist to join their Global Engineering division. This is a strategic technical role focused on ensuring the reliability and regulatory compliance of critical utility systems and infrastructure across a worldwide network of production sites.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert providing technical guidance for pharmaceutical facility improvements and large scale capital projects. You will act as a bridge between corporate standards and site level operations helping to modernize manufacturing environments and drive energy efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain global engineering standards for utility systems and facility design.

Provide technical oversight for critical systems including HVAC WFI compressed air and electrical infrastructure.

Lead technical reviews for facility designs and engineering studies to ensure alignment with cGMP and safety regulations.

Collaborate with site leaders to plan and execute complex facility upgrades and reliability improvements.

Support global sustainability goals through the implementation of carbon reduction and energy efficient technologies.

Develop standardized project documentation including scopes of work and basis of design.

Offer mentorship to engineering teams across various international locations.

Participate in capital planning and project gate reviews.

Maintain awareness of evolving industry practices and regulatory changes to update internal procedures.

Travel up to 25 percent both domestically and internationally.

Candidate Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field.

Minimum of 15 years of experience within pharmaceutical facility or utility engineering.

At least 8 years of experience in a senior technical leadership or specialist role.

A minimum of 3 years spent directly supporting manufacturing operations.

Deep understanding of cGMP requirements and highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Comprehensive knowledge of systems such as HVAC high purity water mechanical electrical and plumbing.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory bodies including FDA OSHA ISO ISPE and ASME.

Proven experience managing capital projects from initial concept through to commissioning.

Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD or Revit.

Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and regions.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between 152000 and 209000 dollars depending on experience and location. The role may also be eligible for performance based bonuses. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one including medical dental and vision coverage. Employees also benefit from a 401k match stock purchase options generous paid time off parental leave and professional development programs.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Sponsorship or transfer of employment visas is not available for this position.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and workplace inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.