Senior Process Engineer

Salas O'Brien

. Execute capital projects on greenfield builds and within operating facilities from scope development through implementation, commissioning, and qualification .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing capital projects within cGMP-regulated environments, including engineering design, documentation management, and compliance with validation and change control processes. Proven ability to analyze data, develop solutions, and foster collaboration with clients and project teams.

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Capital Project ExecutionCGMP ComplianceEngineering Design DocumentationPFDs and P&IDs DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignData AnalysisTechnical DocumentationSystem Design DocumentationCQV DocumentationFluid Flow UnderstandingHeat Transfer KnowledgeMass Balance ApplicationPressure Safety KnowledgeProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationInitiativeFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Software PlatformsCGMP-Controlled Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FE CertificationPE Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryRegulated IndustryClean UtilitiesProcess EquipmentManufacturing Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute capital projects on greenfield builds and within operating facilities from scope development through implementation, commissioning, and qualification
Coordinate with design, construction, and CQV/start-up teams to move projects from approved design to handover
Support or perform engineering design work, including technical documentation and deliverables
Develop and maintain project documentation, specifications, test plans, and progress reports
Analyze data and report results clearly
Manage documentation within cGMP-controlled systems, including validation and change control processes
Keep clients, contractors, and project teams informed about scope, deliverables, and compliance requirements
Ensure timely and accurate information transfer in controlled documentation environments
Raise issues, risks, and knowledge gaps and close communication gaps with clients
Develop practical solutions to client problems and foster collaborative innovation
Build professional relationships with coworkers, clients, suppliers, and industry partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent preferred)
More than 5 years working in the pharmaceutical industry or relevant regulated industry
Direct hands-on experience in cGMP-regulated environments in clean utilities, process equipment, maintenance/reliability, or manufacturing systems
Understanding of engineering activities integrating with controlled documentation, validation, and change control processes
Experience developing and interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, system design documentation, and CQV documentation
Experience supporting capital projects within operating facilities, including system upgrades, expansions, or process improvement
Familiarity with fluid flow, heat transfer, mass balance, and pressure safety applied to real-world system design and operation
Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
Willingness to report to a client site in Raleigh, NC
Flexibility and willingness to travel based on project needs
FE/PE certification preferred
Proficiency in engineering tools and software platforms preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support