Project Engineer

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO

Project Engineer managing capital projects for drug development at Corden Pharma. Overseeing compliance, cost, and schedule control through engineering efforts.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $88,000 - $109,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing and executing capital projects in support of pharmaceutical drug substance, intermediates and fine chemical development and production.
The project engineer manages multiple, high-value projects over a diverse number of disciplines including civil; mechanical; equipment & facilities design & installation; technology transfer; and product delivery.
Ensures project cost, schedule and quality control, and adherence to regulatory laws and practices throughout the project life cycles are central to this position.
Works with the project owner and supporting staff to develop the project business case and project objectives.
Helps generate and communicate (i.e., presentations) and effectively build consensus for proposals with project stakeholders, as well as management.
Plans, develops, and coordinates engineering efforts, with supervisory oversight, for projects while ensuring project success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a scientific discipline, Chemical Engineering preferred; with 1 year of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write reports and proposals that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or technical staff.
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
Ability to understand basic accounting and financial principles (ROI & IRR analysis, cashflow, committed vs. actual costs, etc.) as they apply to project management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcapital projectschemical engineeringtechnology transfercost controlschedule controlquality controladvanced calculusadvanced statistical theoryfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

communicationpresentation skillsconsensus buildinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingteam coordinationcustomer servicereport writingorganizational skillssupervisory oversight

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering