Job Title - Utility Engineer
Job Location - Vacaville, California 95688
Duration - 6 months contract with possible extension or full time conversion
Pay range - $53/hr-$63/hr
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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)
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
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
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
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement system performance improvements and optimization opportunities
Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventative actions
Contribute to improvement of engineering standards, practices, and procedures
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)
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