GMP Utilities Commissioning Engineer - Onsite Startup

Zachary Piper Solutions; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Clayton, NC seeks an Utilities Commissioning Engineer for an onsite contract role of about one year with strong extension potential and possible transition to full-time. You will support commissioning, startup, and turnover for critical utility systems in a GMP environment.

You will work with engineering, CQV, construction, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure readiness and project execution on a greenfield expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering, commissioning, startup, construction, or CQV within pharma/GMP environments.
• Experience with CAPEX projects and facility expansions in regulated industries.
• Hands-on with clean utility systems such as PW, WFI, Clean Steam, and related distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover for clean/industrial utilities and HVAC in a large pharma facility.
• Verify field install status against approved design documents and startup readiness standards.
• Perform walkdowns, inspections, troubleshooting, and punch list resolution.
• Coordinate with CQV, construction, operations, maintenance, automation, and trades for tie-ins and turnover.
• Review commissioning docs, turnover packages, and system readiness to meet milestones.
• Support startup activities and resolve field issues impacting schedules and performance.

Skills

CQV experience

GMP environment

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Piper Companies in Clayton, NC seeks an Utilities Commissioning Engineer for an onsite contract role of about one year with strong extension potential and possible transition to full-time. You will support commissioning, startup, and turnover for critical utility systems in a GMP environment.

You will work with engineering, CQV, construction, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure readiness and project execution on a greenfield expansion.