Equipment Engineer

CCL; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% onsite in Richmond

Job summary

CCL is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer Lead in Richmond, VA to oversee major capital projects and equipment packages from engineering through startup. This onsite role requires hands-on leadership, strong vendor management, and cross‑functional coordination across engineering, construction, and operations teams during all project stages.

The position emphasizes FAT coordination, installation sequencing, and ensuring equipment readiness aligned with project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering, equipment, or capital project experience.
• Experience with process equipment, mechanical systems, or facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment package management from design through operational readiness.
• Manage equipment scope, schedules, costs, risks, and milestones.
• Oversee procurement activities and delivery schedules for equipment.
• Coordinate equipment design reviews, vendor meetings, and documentation.
• Work with engineering and construction teams on constructability and installation sequencing.
• Monitor fabrication progress and vendor performance.
• Coordinate FAT planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Serve as on-site equipment representative during installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, EHS, CQV, operations, and suppliers.
• Support startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical leadership

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

A leading pharmaceutical and life sciences company is seeking an experienced Equipment Project Engineer Lead to support a major capital project in Richmond, Virginia.

This individual will oversee critical process and mechanical equipment packages throughout the entire project lifecycle, including engineering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, vendor management experience, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, construction, operations, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment package management from initial design through operational readiness.
• Manage equipment scope, schedules, costs, risks, and key project milestones.
• Oversee procurement activities and maintain equipment delivery schedules.
• Coordinate equipment design reviews, vendor meetings, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams on constructability, installation sequencing, rigging, and logistics.
• Monitor equipment fabrication progress and vendor performance.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), including planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Manage equipment delivery and site readiness activities.
• Serve as the primary onsite equipment representative during installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, EHS, CQV, operations, and equipment suppliers.
• Support startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, and operational handover.
• Identify potential schedule delays and proactively implement mitigation plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or related Engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering, equipment, manufacturing, or capital project experience.
• Experience supporting process equipment, mechanical systems, utilities, or manufacturing facility projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment packages and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing equipment procurement and delivery within large-scale capital projects.
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or industrial facility experience.
• Experience supporting FATs, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
• Understanding of project controls, including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, construction, CQV, operations, and equipment vendors.

Additional Information

• 12-month contract with potential for extension.
• 100% onsite in Richmond, Virginia, five days per week.
• Travel required as needed.
• Immediate hiring need.