Utilities Project Engineer – Food & FMCG Plant

Nestle; Almere; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% bonus

8% holiday allowance

13th month

25 vacation days

6 additional leave days

Green mobility program

Professional training and development

Job summary

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, is seeking a Project Utilities Engineer to lead utility systems for a major site expansion in Almere. You will own design-to-start-up activities and coordinate with process engineers, operations, and external partners to ensure safe, compliant production readiness.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical or energy-systems background, 3–6 years in industrial utilities, and strong English communication.

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 (in support of project management)
• Familiarity with SAP and project management tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, structured, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

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

English fluency

Analytical skills

Structured problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Project management software

Job description

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, is seeking a Project Utilities Engineer to lead utility systems for a major site expansion in Almere. You will own design-to-start-up activities and coordinate with process engineers, operations, and external partners to ensure safe, compliant production readiness.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical or energy-systems background, 3–6 years in industrial utilities, and strong English communication.