Onsite Utility Engineer III: HVAC & Electrical

Novartis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Utility Engineer III to keep our manufacturing campus safe, reliable, and ready for the next phase of operations. You will own site utility, HVAC, and electrical systems, providing hands-on oversight for installation, maintenance, and repairs of critical assets.

This role offers ownership of complex systems, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least five years relevant experience.
• Associate degree, diploma, or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field with at least seven years relevant experience.
• Equivalent work experience of nine or more years supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable, compliant manufacturing operations.
• Provide hands-on engineering oversight for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets.
• Lead and control changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated and qualified system states.
• Create, review, and approve operational procedures, maintenance plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Analyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtime.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, responding to observations with effective corrective actions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with good manufacturing practices, Code of Federal Regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Oversee external vendors and service providers to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely execution of work.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence across utilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and global standards.

Skills

Utility systems

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or certified engineering tech

9+ years in regulated engineering/maintenance

Tools

Building Management Systems

Industrial PLCs

Electric & control drawings

Job description

Novartis in Durham, NC seeks a Utility Engineer III to keep our manufacturing campus safe, reliable, and ready for the next phase of operations. You will own site utility, HVAC, and electrical systems, providing hands-on oversight for installation, maintenance, and repairs of critical assets.

This role offers ownership of complex systems, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated setting.