Critical Utilities Lead – Life Sciences Design

LJC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LJC is seeking a Critical Utilities Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership in planning, design, and delivery of clean utility systems for life sciences manufacturing. You will collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams to ensure regulatory-compliant, reliable, and well-integrated utility solutions.

Responsibilities include developing system architectures, supporting front-end pursuits, and mentoring junior engineers while upholding GMP/GxP, FDA, and ISPE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10–20+ years of experience designing critical and clean utility systems for life sciences manufacturing or regulated facilities.
• Experience leading design of utilities supporting manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP, FDA expectations, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASME, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of critical and clean utility systems for life sciences facilities from early planning through construction support.
• Develop system strategies for PW, WFI, clean steam, clean compressed air, process gases, and waste systems.
• Coordinate with process, automation, electrical, and building teams to integrate utilities with equipment layouts.
• Define architectures that satisfy GMP, GxP, and regulatory expectations, focusing on reliability and contamination control.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to LJC’s standards for critical utilities design.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

BIM software

CAD/engineering drawings

Project management tools

Job description

LJC is seeking a Critical Utilities Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership in planning, design, and delivery of clean utility systems for life sciences manufacturing. You will collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams to ensure regulatory-compliant, reliable, and well-integrated utility solutions.

Responsibilities include developing system architectures, supporting front-end pursuits, and mentoring junior engineers while upholding GMP/GxP, FDA, and ISPE