Project Specialist / Project Engineer

Join SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. as a PROJECT SPECIALIST / PROJECT ENGINEER!
Be part of projects that matter – supporting the design, qualification, and delivery of life-changing pharmaceutical advancements.

About Us:
Since 2000, SAGE has steadily grown to serve medium to large organizations across regulated industries in North America and beyond — including pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical devices, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and food & beverage. We integrate with our clients' project teams, offering flexible, full-service engineering solutions through strategic partnerships.

Our Culture:
We’re a people-first company that values personal growth, collaboration, and continuous learning.  We support flexible work models, offer varied work environments (including opportunities to travel).  Our team is empowered to shape their careers while contributing to impactful life sciences and pharmaceutical projects. At SAGE, shared success, technical excellence, and a supportive, inclusive environment define how we work.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Manage and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in technical areas (e.g., Process, Equipment, and Facility Engineering)
• Provide technical and project direction to project teams and support managers and engineers
• Lead and coordinate project execution to meet deliverables
• Communicate technical status updates to clients and stakeholders
• Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, and test documents
• Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Troubleshoot technical issues and evaluate and manage design changes
• Prepare calculations, reports, and project documentation
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and client meetings
• Mentor junior staff and support multiple projects concurrently
• Ensure compliance with client and company standards
• Travel required based on project location (mostly within North America and limited international travel required

Qualifications: 

• Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical)
• P.Eng. or working towards obtaining license in Ontario (P.Eng. required for Project Engineer role)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ pharmaceutical engineering experience
• Hands-on experience in design, User Requirement Specification (URS), and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 
• Skilled in writing Engineering lifecycle documentation
• Confident and experienced in leading technical meetings and presentations
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Proficient with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Certain projects within this role require successful completion of a vision assessment (20/20 near vision, corrected or uncorrected) and a colour-perception test. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and applicable Canadian human rights legislation.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Career development and training opportunities
• In and out of office work environments when feasible
• Work life balance
• Lunch and Learn sessions
• Social Club and social company events
• Professional association memberships
• Education Assistance Program
• Opportunity to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
• Robust onboarding with mentorship
• Quarterly Town Hall meetings

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.