Pharma Utilities Systems Engineer – Capex & Recapitalization

Technical Engineering Consulting; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical & Engineering Consulting is seeking an experienced Utilities Systems Engineer to lead site utility projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will focus on chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air compressors, pumps, and fuel systems, contributing to the 5-Year Recapitalization Plan and CAPEX authorizations.

The role requires evaluating asset condition, lifecycle planning, and coordinating with engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting utility systems in regulated manufacturing (pharma/biotech/medical device).
• Strong working knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air compressors, pumps, fuel systems, and utility distribution.
• Experience developing CAPEX projects, equipment replacement strategies, and reviewing vendor proposals.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for site utility systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air compressors, pumps, and fuel systems.
• Evaluate equipment condition, reliability, maintainability, and remaining useful life; perform end-of-life assessments.
• Review and validate P&IDs, engineering drawings, and vendor documentation; update specifications as needed.
• Support 5-Year Recapitalization Plan: URS, project charters, basis of design, cost forecasts, and schedules.
• Provide technical leadership during planning, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning; support FAT and IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and FDA regulatory alignment; support risk assessments and EHS initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level updates and maintain engineering documentation in English and Spanish.

Skills

Chillers

Cooling towers

Boilers

Air compressors

Pumps

Fuel systems

P&IDs

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Technical & Engineering Consulting is seeking an experienced Utilities Systems Engineer to lead site utility projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will focus on chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air compressors, pumps, and fuel systems, contributing to the 5-Year Recapitalization Plan and CAPEX authorizations.

The role requires evaluating asset condition, lifecycle planning, and coordinating with engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership teams.