Job Title: Validation Project Engineer

Job Description

As a Validation Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, assessing, planning, and executing new projects for facility and equipment upgrades. You will be responsible for various validation tasks, including lab, tank, and new equipment validations. Additionally, you may engage in cleaning validations and other necessary validations as the site and company expand. You will eventually become the go-to person for managing new projects.

Responsibilities

Design new projects, including economic estimation, purchasing management, and industrial contracting.Create plans and diagrams in CAD for new projects.Request offers from suppliers for new facilities and conduct economic studies of the projects.Plan and supervise industrial facilities, including overseeing contractors and installers.Manage the supply of necessary materials for new facilities and ensure compliance with planning.Perform the start-up of new facilities, consult documentation, and contact suppliers for test execution.Execute start-up tests and define essential spare parts.Collaborate in conducting risk assessment and HAZOPS studies, and promote equipment legislation.Review legalization projects and liaise with specialized companies for inspection and control.Prepare as-built documentation and conduct qualification tests for facilities and equipment.Enter instruments into the calibration management system and specify calibration procedures.Deliver installations with proper calibration procedures.Complete tasks commissioned by the Engineering and Maintenance team.Promote and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment systems, quality and GMP systems, and data integrity.Encourage continuous process improvement by detecting and implementing initiatives.

Essential Skills

Project managementValidationStart-up testingRisk assessmentComplianceCalibrationQualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)Documentation managementPlanningDesignContinuous improvement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's or degree in Industrial/Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred.Training in Industrial Maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical installations.Training in GMP for APIs.Training in Health, Safety & Environment.Proficiency in Office and CAD.Understanding of chemical industry regulation.Experience in design, installation, start-up, and maintenance of chemical facilities.Experience with validations and calibration management.Experience in Chemistry, Pharma, and Chemical industries is preferred.

Work Environment

You will work closely with the team responsible for Engineering/Validation needs, focusing on facility upgrades. As the sole engineering professional, you will receive support and guidance to manage these projects effectively. The work environment is dynamic, offering opportunities to lead and grow within the organization, with a focus on long-term leadership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morton Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morton Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.