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Project Engineer - API

Sterling Engineering
Waukegan, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Position: Project Engineer - API

Duration: 12 months

Location: Waukegan, IL 60087 onsite

Pay Rate: $60.00 -$70.00 per hour

I am looking for a Project Engineer to support execution of a major capital project inside a pharmaceutical API manufacturing facility.

This is a boots-on-the-ground role — not a desk PM position. This is a capital expansion project.

If you’ve supported capital builds in GMP environments and enjoy being onsite driving execution — let’s talk.

You will:

  • Coordinate contractors and trades
  • Track schedules and manage equipment deliveries
  • Support utility tie-ins and process installation
  • Help drive commissioning and startup
  • Ensure GMP documentation and compliance

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in pharma manufacturing
  • API experience
  • Capital project exposure
  • Utilities or process equipment experience
  • Strong field presence

About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 56 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Salary : $60 - $70

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