Pharma Utilities Engineer: Design, Commissioning & Compliance

EFOR; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer to lead the safe, compliant design, operation, and optimisation of pharmaceutical utility systems. You will oversee lifecycle stages from concept through installation, qualification, operation, and ongoing improvement, ensuring all systems meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Key duties include designing utility systems (WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, HVAC, and gases), preparing P&IDs and datasheets, managing commissioning and validation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in utilities/ facilities engineering in pharma/regulated industries.
• Experience in preparing utility system designs (conceptual, basic, detailed) and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to design of pharmaceutical utility systems (WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, HVAC, Compressed Air, Nitrogen).
• Prepare and review drawings, P&IDs, specs, data sheets, calculations, and technical docs for new or upgraded systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA, EMA, EHS) and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and external consultants on utility design and integration.
• Oversee operation, monitoring, and optimisation of utilities per design intent.
• Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance per cGMP and safety standards.
• Manage third-party contractors for installation, commissioning, verification and validation.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities and documentation for utilities.
• Update as-built drawings and GMP docs for utility systems.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for deviations and failures.
• Recommend system upgrades and energy efficiency improvements across full project cycle.
• Maintain CMMS maintenance and calibration records.
• Provide SME input during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Mentor junior engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

EFOR is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer to lead the safe, compliant design, operation, and optimisation of pharmaceutical utility systems. You will oversee lifecycle stages from concept through installation, qualification, operation, and ongoing improvement, ensuring all systems meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Key duties include designing utility systems (WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, HVAC, and gases), preparing P&IDs and datasheets, managing commissioning and validation