Senior Project Engineer (Richmond)
The Richmond Group USA, Richmond, VA, United States
We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer to manage projects through from concept to startup of regulated processing equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
We’re partnering with a
regulated manufacturing organization in growth mode , with
multiple new products being commercialized over the next several years .
This is a company investing heavily in its infrastructure, people, and capabilities to help
reduce reliance on global manufacturing for essential medicines and prescriptions .
You’ll support a
diverse portfolio of capital projects
across process equipment, utilities, and facilities working cross-functionally with MS&T, Operations, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure projects are executed safely, compliantly, and on schedule.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading technical aspects of projects from scope development through commissioning and startup
Documenting systems and equipment, reviewing P&IDs, equipment layouts, and vendor submittals
Supporting FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation activities
Partnering with vendors and contractors during installation and startup
Ensuring compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety standards
What makes this opportunity compelling:
Be part of a
mission-driven organization
focused on strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing
Work on
high-visibility projects tied to new product commercialization
Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle
Join a team that’s still evolving, where engineers can
make a real impact on systems, processes, and culture
What they’re looking for:
5+ years of engineering experience in pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing
Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations
Familiarity with GMP environments, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and engineering documentation (URS, P&IDs, etc.)
Strong collaboration and communication skills
This is an ideal role for someone who wants to step into a
visible, hands-on engineering role
where your work directly supports something bigger than just production output.
We’re partnering with a
regulated manufacturing organization in growth mode , with
multiple new products being commercialized over the next several years .
This is a company investing heavily in its infrastructure, people, and capabilities to help
reduce reliance on global manufacturing for essential medicines and prescriptions .
You’ll support a
diverse portfolio of capital projects
across process equipment, utilities, and facilities working cross-functionally with MS&T, Operations, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure projects are executed safely, compliantly, and on schedule.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading technical aspects of projects from scope development through commissioning and startup
Documenting systems and equipment, reviewing P&IDs, equipment layouts, and vendor submittals
Supporting FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation activities
Partnering with vendors and contractors during installation and startup
Ensuring compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety standards
What makes this opportunity compelling:
Be part of a
mission-driven organization
focused on strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing
Work on
high-visibility projects tied to new product commercialization
Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle
Join a team that’s still evolving, where engineers can
make a real impact on systems, processes, and culture
What they’re looking for:
5+ years of engineering experience in pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing
Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations
Familiarity with GMP environments, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and engineering documentation (URS, P&IDs, etc.)
Strong collaboration and communication skills
This is an ideal role for someone who wants to step into a
visible, hands-on engineering role
where your work directly supports something bigger than just production output.