Project Utilities Engineer: Factory Utilities & Start-Up

Nestlé Nederland BV; Almere; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% bonus

13th month

8% holiday allowance

Green mobility program (e-bikes)

Professional training & development

25 vacation days

6 additional leave days

Job summary

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) in Almere is seeking a Project Utilities Engineer to lead the technical ownership of factory utility systems from design through handover to operations. You’ll collaborate with process engineers, operations, and external partners to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery for a large-scale production expansion.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical excellence, with responsibilities spanning from concept design to commissioning and start-up, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or energy systems Engineering).
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in utility or infrastructure engineering within industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems (HVAC, steam, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater, CIP).
• Experience with capital projects from design through commissioning and start-up.
• Familiarity with hygienic design principles and GMP requirements.
• Experience with Nestlé Engineering and SHE standards is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of budget tracking and cost control principles (in support of project management).
• Familiarity with SAP and project management tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• Experience in food, pharma, or FMCG industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Acting as technical owner for assigned factory utility systems from design to final handover.
• Supporting the Project Utilities Lead in the execution of utility project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Developing utility concepts and technical specifications (HVAC, steam, compressed air, water systems, CIP, wastewater, etc.).
• Coordinating technical interfaces between utilities, production lines, and site infrastructure.
• Managing day-to-day technical coordination with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with Nestlé Engineering standards, SHE requirements, and local regulations.
• Supporting layout development and integration of utilities within the overall factory design.
• Overseeing installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities for utility systems.
• Identifying technical risks related to utilities and proposing mitigation measures.
• Supporting energy efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring smooth technical handover of utility systems to Operations and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Project management tools

Job description

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) in Almere is seeking a Project Utilities Engineer to lead the technical ownership of factory utility systems from design through handover to operations. You’ll collaborate with process engineers, operations, and external partners to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery for a large-scale production expansion.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical excellence, with responsibilities spanning from concept design to commissioning and start-up, and