Project Engineer

United Consulting Hub; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting Hub is looking for a mechanical engineer based in Kentucky to support capital and operational projects involving process equipment. Responsibilities include reading P&IDs, coordinating line breaks, and ensuring safety compliance during fieldwork.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience in regulated environments. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work hands-on in the field are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices.
• Ability to work occasional off-hours for critical project activities.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of capital and operational projects involving process equipment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs for troubleshooting and field execution.
• Coordinate line breaks and system tie-ins in active manufacturing environments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of process equipment

Experience with P&IDs

Knowledge of LOTO procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support execution of capital and operational projects involving process equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, and boiler systems
• Read, interpret, and trace P&IDs to support system understanding, troubleshooting, and field execution
• Coordinate and execute line breaks, system tie-ins, and circuit modifications in active manufacturing environments
• Partner with production teams to plan and schedule equipment downtime, minimizing impact to ongoing operations
• Participate in and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe execution of field work
• Perform hands‑on field activities including system walkdowns, troubleshooting, and supporting mechanical installations/modifications
• Assist with process‑related tasks including equipment improvements, optimization efforts, and minor design changes
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Operations, EHS, and Quality to ensure projects meet safety and compliance standards
• Support documentation updates (P&IDs, SOPs, change controls) as required
• Track project tasks, timelines, and deliverables; provide updates to stakeholders and elevate risks as needed
• Support contractors and vendors during onsite work, ensuring adherence to site procedures and expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of process equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, and boilers
• Experience reading and working with P&IDs in a live production setting
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices in industrial environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to be hands‑on in the field
• Exposure to GMP-regulated environments and working alongside Quality and Compliance teams
• Experience coordinating work during planned shutdowns or production downtime windows
• Experience acting as a project lead or supporting project management activities (scope, schedule, coordination)
• Ability to work occasional off‑hours or weekend shifts to support critical project activities