Project Engineer 2

Sunrise Systems Inc

Vacaville, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58–$60.57 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Capital Project, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Design, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Analysis, Electricity, Engineering, FDA Requirements, Facilities and Maintenance, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISA Standards, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, Mechanical Engineering, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Engineering, Project Close-Out, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Root Cause Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Water For Injection (WFI)
LOCATION
Vacaville, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Title: Utility Engineer
Job ID:  26-03326
Location: Vacaville, CA 
Duration: 6 Months 

Job Summary  

The Utility Engineer serves as a subject matter expert in plant utility systems  (e.g., WFI, WRO,  and clean steam) and supports manufacturing operations to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient utility performance at the site.   

Quick Summary (for hiring use)  

  • Focus:  Utility system reliability, compliance, and performance  
  • Core role:  Technical SME + project engineer + operations support  
  • Environment:  GMP / biopharma manufacturing  
  • Impact:  Ensures uninterrupted manufacturing and regulatory compliance  

Experience  

  • Typically  3–8+ years in utilities or process engineering (GMP environment preferred)  

Core Competencies  
Strong understanding of:   

  • Utility systems and infrastructure  
  • Engineering design principles  
  • Regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, cGMP)   
Knowledge of:   
  • Project lifecycle and validation processes   
  • Instrumentation and ISA standards   
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills  
Utilities  Systems   
  • Based on your Utilities Engineering scope:  
  • Water systems: WFI, WRO, clean water loops  
  • Steam systems: clean steam generation/distribution  
  • Gases and compressed air  
  • Wastewater and chemical distribution systems   

Key Responsibilities   

1. Technical & Engineering  

  • Identify, analyze, and design improvements for  utility, facility, and process systems    

  • Provide technical support for utility systems such as:   

  • Water pretreatment and distribution  

  • WFI (Water for Injection)  

  • Clean steam and process utilities    

  • Ensure systems meet  regulatory and performance requirements  (FDA, cGMP, codes)   

2. Operations Support  

  • Support manufacturing by ensuring  an  uninterrupted and compliant utility supply    

  • Perform  daily monitoring and analysis  of system performance data.  

  • Troubleshoot system/process failures and emergent issues (including off-hours support)   

  • Support maintenance and operations teams with technical  expertise  

3. Projects & Capital Execution  

  • Lead or support  engineering projects across full lifecycle :    
  • Initiation, design, construction, commissioning, and validation   

Develop and review:    

  • Project scope, schedules, budgets, URS, RFQs, and contractor packages    
 
  • Manage construction activities, contractors, and project close-out  

4. Compliance & Documentation  

  • Develop and  maintain  engineering documentation:   

  • PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT/IQ protocols   

  • Support:   Deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and audit readiness   

  • Ensure systems  operate  in compliance with  GMP and regulatory requirements  

5. Continuous Improvement  

  •  Identify and implement system performance improvements and optimization opportunities.
  • Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventative actions   
  •  Contribute to the improvement of engineering standards, practices, and procedures  
6. Collaboration & Support  
  • Work cross-functionally with:   
  • Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Facilities  
  • Provide  technical guidance to  utility operators and technicians    
  • Support Global Engineering on major projects  
Qualifications  
 
Education
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering  (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial)   

The hourly rate for this position is between $58.00 -$60.57 per hour.

Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.

Contact:
Sunny Rajput | sunny.r@sunrisesys.com | URL: www.sunrisesys.com

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/