Capital Project Engineer

Job overview

The Capital Project Engineer role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. The posting states a target pay rate of $65–$75 per hour and describes a long-term contract of one year or more. The engineer supports capital construction and facility improvements for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing client. Serving as the owner’s representative, the engineer leads projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover. The role coordinates contractors and internal and external stakeholders while managing scope, schedule, budget, safety, and compliance requirements for regulated facilities.

What you'll do

• Lead capital construction and facility improvement projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover
• coordinate architects, engineering consultants, contractors, validation teams, and internal stakeholders
• manage scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• support GMP manufacturing areas, laboratories, warehouses, and offices
• ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, quality, environmental, and safety requirements
• monitor contractor performance, progress, and quality
• support commissioning, qualification, validation, documentation, and inspection readiness
• identify project risks and communicate status and decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

capital project engineer

north chicago il

sterling engineering

$65–$75/hour

capital construction

facility improvements

gmp

pharmaceutical manufacturing

project management

commissioning

validation

pto

401(k)

esop

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k), and ESOP.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and 3+ years of capital, facility improvement, or construction project experience. Benefits listed include PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k), and ESOP.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.