Project Engineer

Fusion Life Sciences; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Life Sciences is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical engineering support for complex pharmaceutical projects in Spokane, WA. The role covers capital initiatives, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and compliance initiatives from design through startup and closeout.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop and review P&IDs, URSs, and engineering specifications, and manage vendor relationships, RFQs, and project documentation to ensure on-time, on-budget

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering/project engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Strong experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs, URSs, engineering specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience supporting equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects involving equipment upgrades, process improvements, compliance initiatives, facility expansions, construction activities, and capital projects.
• Provide technical engineering expertise related to pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Develop and review P&IDs, URSs, engineering specifications, and other project design documentation.
• Support equipment design, selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop RFQs for engineering firms, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Support management of project scope, schedule, budget, risks, communications, and documentation.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance throughout design, execution, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with GMP and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project Engineering

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Capital Projects

Equipment Upgrades

Process Improvement

P&IDs

Vendor & Contractor Mgmt

Cross-functional Teamwork

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

P&IDs

URS / URS

Engineering Specifications

RFQs

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Spokane, WA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: 12+ Months
Interview Mode: Virtual
Candidate Location: Anywhere in the USA
Relocation: Yes
Work Authorization: Any Visa
References: Mandatory 2 Managerial References
LinkedIn Profile: Mandatory
Number of Openings: 3
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM EST

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will provide technical engineering support for complex pharmaceutical projects, including capital initiatives, equipment upgrades, process improvements, compliance initiatives, expansions, and construction activities.

The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design and equipment selection through execution, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects involving:

  • Equipment upgrades

  • Process improvements

  • Compliance initiatives

  • Facility expansions

  • Construction activities

  • Capital projects

• Provide technical engineering expertise related to pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, equipment, utilities, and processes.

• Develop and review P&IDs, User Requirements Specifications (URSs), engineering specifications, and other project design documentation.

• Support equipment design, selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Collaborate closely with equipment vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and internal stakeholders.

• Develop detailed technical specifications and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for engineering firms, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.

• Support management of project scope, schedule, budget, risks, communications, and project documentation in accordance with established project management standards.

• Provide technical troubleshooting and engineering support throughout:

  • Design

  • Project execution

  • Equipment installation

  • Commissioning

  • Startup

• Ensure engineering projects comply with applicable GMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.

• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with SOPs, quality standards, and accepted engineering practices.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, quality, validation, facilities, and other engineering functions to ensure successful project execution.

• Support resolution of technical issues and provide recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately and according to project timelines.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering/project engineering experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Strong experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, equipment, utilities, and processes.

• Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs, URSs, engineering specifications, and project documentation.

• Experience supporting equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.

• Experience working with vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of GMP and regulated pharmaceutical environments.

• Experience with project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and documentation management.

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Project Engineering

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Capital Projects

• Equipment Upgrades

• Process Improvement

• Equipment Design & Selection

• Equipment Installation & Commissioning

• P&IDs

• URS / User Requirements Specifications

• Engineering Specifications

• RFQs

• GMP / Pharmaceutical Regulations

• Technical Troubleshooting

• Project Scope & Schedule Management

• Vendor & Contractor Management

• Engineering Documentation

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

• GMP-regulated environments.

• Capital engineering projects.

• Process equipment and manufacturing systems.

• Facility expansions and construction projects.

• Equipment commissioning and startup.

• Process improvement initiatives.

• Cross-functional project leadership.

• Working with engineering contractors and equipment manufacturers.

Candidate Submission Requirements

Please ensure the following information is included with every submission:

• Updated Resume

• LinkedIn Profile

• Current Location

• Visa / Work Authorization Status

• Availability to Start

• Pay Rate Confirmation

• Relocation Confirmation

• Two Managerial References

• Relevant Pharmaceutical/Engineering Experience

Important Submission Details

Rate: $90/hr C2C
Contract: 12+ Months
Location: Spokane, WA Onsite
Openings: 3
Interview: Virtual
Visa: Any Visa
References: 2 Managerial References Mandatory
LinkedIn: Mandatory
Relocation: Accepted
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM EST