Principal project engineer
Reference Number: 401918
Published Date: 06/22/2026
Job Type: Temporary
Industry: Architecture and Engineering
Hours: Full Time
Our client, a leading life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking a Principal project engineer to join their team. As a Project Manager, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting capital project and construction teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Principal project engineer
Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay Range: Based On Experience
What’s the Job?
- Lead capital project workstreams ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
- Provide senior-level engineering expertise for life science and pharmaceutical projects
- Collaborate with site, construction, and project teams to drive decisions
- Identify and mitigate project risks while managing stakeholder communication
- Review RFIs, submittals, and maintain project documentation
What’s Needed?
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (process engineering preferred)
- 15+ years of capital project and construction experience
- Pharmaceutical or life sciences experience (cleanroom/classified spaces required)
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and engineering standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
What’s in it for me?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Opportunity to work on high-impact pharmaceutical expansion projects
- Experience with a leading life sciences organization
- Exposure to advanced cleanroom and capital project environments
- Career growth in large-scale engineering project leadership
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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