Project Engineer

Syner-G; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G in Greater Boston area seeks a Project Engineer to support capital projects across facility, infrastructure, and construction. You will assist with design reviews, field coordination, documentation, and project controls to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years of engineering experience in regulated environments; travel to client sites may be required. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with EIT considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in capital or engineering design projects.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and technical activities across capital projects.
• Review design drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs for accuracy.
• Assist field engineering activities including site walks and coordination.
• Track schedules, engineering deliverables and dependencies.
• Support project controls like cost tracking and procurement coordination.
• Coordinate with design firms, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare logs, meeting minutes, and technical reports.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EIT certification progress toward licensure

Tools

CAD viewers

Job description

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

Syner-G is seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects across facility, infrastructure, and construction initiatives. This role provides engineering support, field coordination, technical documentation management, and problem-solving to ensure capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program objectives. The Project Engineer works closely with project managers, construction teams, design engineers, procurement, operations, and client stakeholders to support design reviews, technical evaluations, field activities, and project controls. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to join our talent pipeline for future client engagements.

WORK LOCATION:

Travel to client sites may be required based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or adjusted as necessary.)

• Support engineering and technical activities across capital projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements, design intent, and construction execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing design drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support field engineering activities including site walks, construction coordination, equipment verification, and issue resolution.
• Help maintain project schedules by tracking engineering deliverables, construction progress, and technical dependencies.
• Assist with project controls activities such as cost tracking, quantity verification, procurement coordination, and change documentation.
• Coordinate with design firms, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely resolution of technical questions and issues.
• Prepare engineering logs, meeting minutes, action items, and technical reports.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities including punch list development, equipment testing coordination, and documentation review.
• Assist with risk identification, issue tracking, and mitigation planning.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Support development of project documentation including work plans, technical summaries, and engineering packages.
• Provide general engineering and project support to project managers and senior engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, industrial, or related discipline) required.
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure is a plus.

Technical Experience

• 1–3 years of experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, facility upgrades, or engineering design efforts.
• Experience working in regulated or complex environments such as biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes, construction coordination, technical documentation, and field engineering activities.
• Experience collaborating with design engineers, construction teams, procurement, operations, and safety personnel.
• Exposure to project phases such as design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, or turnover is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with engineering and project management tools, CAD viewers, and standard office software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support field issue resolution.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and cross-functional partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT:
Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.

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