Senior Utility Engineer

Job Title: Senior Utility EngineerLocation: Durham, NC (Onsite role)

Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable, compliant manufacturing operationsProvide hands-on engineering oversight for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assetsLead and control changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated and qualified system statesCreate, review, and approve operational procedures, maintenance plans, drawings, and technical specificationsAnalyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtimeSupport regulatory inspections and internal audits, responding to observations with effective corrective actionsEnsure ongoing compliance with good manufacturing practices, Code of Federal Regulations, and internal quality standardsOversee external vendors and service providers to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely execution of workDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence across utilitiesMonitor equipment performance and implement maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and global standardsEssential Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least five years relevant experience, OR Associate degree, diploma, or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field with at least seven years relevant experience, OR equivalent work experience of nine or more years supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems in regulated industriesDemonstrated experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environmentsProven ability to own, maintain, and improve equipment and systems in a validated stateStrong technical writing skills with experience creating, reviewing, and approving regulated documentationApplied knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to resolve complex technical issuesHands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, building management systems, and industrial programmable logic controllersSolid project management capabilities with experience leading projects from initiation through completionStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teamsNote: Lifting required, upto 30 LBS