Capital Project Engineer (Dirty Utilities)

Arcadis; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Capital Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in supporting a biotech facility expansion. This pivotal role involves overseeing the design and implementation of dirty utility systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating closely with various teams to maintain operational readiness. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in project engineering within a regulated environment and a strong understanding of utility systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that promote sustainable solutions and make a lasting impact on the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in biotech or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of dirty utility systems including wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical SME for dirty utility systems and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with construction teams to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on troubleshooting experience

Project Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Job description

Capital Project Engineer (Dirty Utilities)

Arcadis is seeking a Capital Project Engineer to support a brownfield biotech facility expansion focused on cGMP bulk drug substance manufacturing. This role will play a key part in developing the technical deliverables associated with the detailed design, CM, through commissioning start up lifecycle phases for all dirty utility systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Quality teams to ensure that all systems are successfully implemented, qualified, and maintained for operational readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical SME point of contact for all dirty utility system related queries from A/E firm and client.
• Provide technical expertise for the design, modification, and integration of dirty utility systems.
• Draw from experience in relation to design and engineering solutions required to provide a world class design and construction installation.
• Verify that Utilities design input provided in sufficient detail to allow the contractor to build the facility with minimum change required.
• Attend & contribute to all Utilities reviews with A/E service provider.
• Maintain strong interface with Electrical / Instruments and Mechanical / Piping leads to ensure smooth and co-operative co-ordination through design and construction.
• Review and monitor all Utilities construction queries to A/E service provider and ensure that responses to subcontractors are accurate and timely.
• Feed accurate and relevant data into all Utilities subcontractor packages.
• Support the transfer of knowledge from A/E (design) to CM (construction).
• Reviews design drawings, P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), and system layouts.
• Coordinates with construction teams to resolve design and installation challenges.
• Ensure all systems are aligned with facility layout, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
• Reviews vendor documentation, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) plans, and technical specifications.
• Work closely with project engineers, contractors, and vendors to execute system upgrades within the constraints of an active facility.
• Provide Utilities support to the CQV phase of the project including leadership of the Utilities CQV team effort (e.g. Testing & Balancing etc.), providing the necessary support for the CQV system owners.
• Ensure all utility systems comply with environmental, safety, and industry standards (GMP-adjacent regulations, ISPE, ASME, ASTM, etc.).
• Review and ensure all engineering documents, SOPs, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams are in line with cGMP standards.
• Facilitates punch list resolution and post-installation support.
• Partner with EH&S teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety best practices.
• Ensures systems meet operational requirements before handover to Manufacturing and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in brownfield projects.
• 5+ years of Project Engineering experience pertaining to Dirty Utility deliverables for Life Science Capital Projects.
• Strong understanding of dirty utility systems including wastewater treatment, process drains, condensate return, and non-GMP water systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, cGMP, ISPE guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on troubleshooting experience. Experience collaborating with facilities, operations, vendors, and engineering consultants.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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