Equipment Engineer

Equipment Project Engineer Lead

Location: Richmond, VA

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 days per week

Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

A leading pharmaceutical and life sciences company is seeking an experienced Equipment Project Engineer Lead to support a major capital project in Richmond, Virginia.

This individual will oversee critical process and mechanical equipment packages throughout the entire project lifecycle, including engineering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, vendor management experience, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, construction, operations, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead equipment package management from initial design through operational readiness.
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• Manage equipment scope, schedules, costs, risks, and key project milestones.
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• Oversee procurement activities and maintain equipment delivery schedules.
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• Coordinate equipment design reviews, vendor meetings, and technical documentation.
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• Work closely with engineering and construction teams on constructability, installation sequencing, rigging, and logistics.
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• Monitor equipment fabrication progress and vendor performance.
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• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), including planning, execution, and issue resolution.
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• Manage equipment delivery and site readiness activities.
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• Serve as the primary onsite equipment representative during installation and commissioning.
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• Coordinate with engineering, construction, EHS, CQV, operations, and equipment suppliers.
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• Support startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, and operational handover.
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• Identify potential schedule delays and proactively implement mitigation plans.
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
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• Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or related Engineering discipline preferred.
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• Minimum 5 years of engineering, equipment, manufacturing, or capital project experience.
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• Experience supporting process equipment, mechanical systems, utilities, or manufacturing facility projects.
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• Strong technical knowledge and project coordination skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple equipment packages and competing priorities.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience managing equipment procurement and delivery within large-scale capital projects.
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• Pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or industrial facility experience.
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• Experience supporting FATs, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
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• Understanding of project controls, including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
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• Experience coordinating across engineering, construction, CQV, operations, and equipment vendors.
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Additional Information

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• 12-month contract with potential for extension.
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• 100% onsite in Richmond, Virginia, five days per week.
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• Travel required as needed.
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• Immediate hiring need.
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Interested? Apply with your updated resume for consideration.