Project Utilities Engineer — Industrial Plant Systems Lead

Nestlé Health Science; Almere; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% bonus

8% holiday allowance

13th month

Green mobility program

Job summary

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, in Almere, Netherlands, seeks a Project Utilities Engineer to lead utility design, installation, commissioning, and handover for a major site expansion. You will work with process engineers, operations, and external partners to deliver safe, compliant utility systems and drive site reliability and sustainability.

Requires a bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering and 3–6 years of industrial utility experience, with strong knowledge of HVAC, steam, water

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or energy systems)
• 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
• Familiarity with SAP and project management tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, structured and problem‑solving skills
• 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

English fluency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Project management tools

Job description

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, in Almere, Netherlands, seeks a Project Utilities Engineer to lead utility design, installation, commissioning, and handover for a major site expansion. You will work with process engineers, operations, and external partners to deliver safe, compliant utility systems and drive site reliability and sustainability.

Requires a bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering and 3–6 years of industrial utility experience, with strong knowledge of HVAC, steam, water