Project Engineer III – Pharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities

Homeland Talent Solutions; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Spokane, WA to identify an experienced Project Engineer III - Pharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities. The role provides senior-level engineering leadership across facilities, utilities, and capital projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive GMP experience, the ability to lead large cross-functional teams onsite in Spokane, and a track record of delivering complex facility expansions on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of project engineering/PM experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing large-scale capital or facility projects.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
• Experience working onsite in Spokane, WA.
• Experience in GMP or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for major facility engineering projects, including facility and utility expansions, compliance upgrades, cost-reduction initiatives, process improvements, and construction projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for pharmaceutical facility systems, including HVAC, clean steam, WFI, electrical systems, and related infrastructure.
• Design, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize facility systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Independently manage major capital and expense projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, A&E firms, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Develop technical specifications, RFQs, and project documentation for engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, meetings, communications, documentation, and cross-functional execution.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs, quality standards, and accepted engineering practices.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Spokane, WA to identify an experienced Project Engineer III - Pharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities.

The Project Engineer III - Pharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities will provide senior-level engineering expertise across pharmaceutical facilities, utilities, infrastructure, capital projects, and facility expansion initiatives. This role will independently lead large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams while serving as a technical authority across key areas of facility engineering.

The ideal Project Engineer III - Pharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities brings strong experience with pharmaceutical facilities, clean utilities, HVAC, WFI, clean steam, electrical systems, capital project execution, and highly regulated engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for major facility engineering projects, including facility and utility expansions, compliance upgrades, cost-reduction initiatives, process improvements, and construction projects
• Serve as a technical resource for pharmaceutical facility systems, including HVAC, clean steam, WFI, electrical systems, and related infrastructure
• Design, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize facility systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Independently manage major capital and expense projects from planning through execution and closeout
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, A&E firms, vendors, and equipment manufacturers
• Develop technical specifications, RFQs, and project documentation for engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Manage project schedules, budgets, meetings, communications, documentation, and cross-functional execution
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs, quality standards, and accepted engineering practices
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, federal, and international regulations affecting pharmaceutical facilities
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers and project team members
• Support short- and long-term engineering objectives established by site leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 7+ years of project engineering and/or project management experience
• Demonstrated experience independently managing large-scale capital or facility engineering projects
• Strong experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
• Excellent communication, organization, documentation, and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Spokane, WA
• Preferred Qualifications
• Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical facility engineering experience
• Experience with HVAC, WFI, clean steam, electrical systems, clean utilities, and pharmaceutical construction
• Experience working in GMP or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, or large capital programs
• Experience working in classified or aseptic manufacturing environments

This position offers a base salary of $103,050-$164,900/year, based on experience, plus a 10% annual bonus opportunity. Benefits begin on the first day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and annual compensation reviews.

Summary

Join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing site during an exciting period of expansion and investment. As the Project Engineer III - Pharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities, you’ll have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of critical facility infrastructure, utilities, capital projects, and engineering improvements that directly support commercial manufacturing.

EEO Notice

Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.