Pharma Utilities Commissioning Engineer - Clean Utilities

ZP Group; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an Utilities Commissioning Engineer for an onsite contract in Clayton, NC. The role supports commissioning, startup, and turnover of critical utility systems in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing setting on a large greenfield expansion.

The position is an onsite contract with an initial one-year term and strong extension potential, with possibility of converting to full-time. Collaboration across engineering, CQV, construction and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting engineering, commissioning, startup, construction, or CQV activities within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects (CAPEX) and facility expansions within highly regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with clean utility systems such as Clean Steam, Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Compressed Air, and associated distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of system walkdowns, punch list management, turnover processes, commissioning documentation, and startup execution.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, CQV, and construction teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for clean utility, industrial utility, and HVAC systems across a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Verify field installation status against approved design documents, commissioning requirements, and startup readiness standards
• Perform system walkdowns, field inspections, troubleshooting activities, and punch list identification and resolution
• Coordinate with CQV, construction management, operations, maintenance, automation, and trade partners to support utility tie-ins and operational turnover
• Review commissioning documentation, turnover packages, construction records, and system readiness documentation to ensure project compliance and execution milestones are achieved
• Support startup activities and assist in resolving field issues impacting commissioning schedules and system performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

Job description

Piper Companies seeks an Utilities Commissioning Engineer for an onsite contract in Clayton, NC. The role supports commissioning, startup, and turnover of critical utility systems in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing setting on a large greenfield expansion.

The position is an onsite contract with an initial one-year term and strong extension potential, with possibility of converting to full-time. Collaboration across engineering, CQV, construction and operations is essential.