Senior Utility Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrumforce Technologies, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Utility Engineer to own and optimize site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. This onsite 9-month assignment requires hands-on leadership and strong problem-solving to keep critical facilities compliant and reliable.

The role requires an engineering degree with experience in validated systems, with duties spanning maintenance, procedures, audits, and vendor oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with ≥5 years experience, OR an equivalent higher-level track.
• Experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems in regulated environments such as pharma/biotech.
• Proven ability to own, maintain, and improve equipment in a validated state.
• Strong technical writing for regulated documentation.
• Applied knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable 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 states.
• Create, review, and approve procedures, maintenance plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Analyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions to minimize downtime.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, responding with corrective actions.
• Ensure GMP, CFR and internal quality standards compliance.
• Oversee vendors and service providers to ensure safe, high-quality work.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency across utilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance strategies aligned with site standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Root cause analysis

Project management

Troubleshooting

Hands-on engineering

Regulated environment

Education

BS in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

AS/ Diploma with 7+ years experience

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Building Management Systems

Industrial PLCs

Job description

Position Title: Senior Utility Engineer

Work Location: Durham, NC 27713

Assignment Duration: 9 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Note: Lifting required, up to 30 LBS

Key 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

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least five years relevant experience, OR Associate degree, diploma, or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field with at least seven years relevant experience, OR equivalent work experience of nine or more years supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems in regulated industries
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments
• Proven ability to own, maintain, and improve equipment and systems in a validated state
• Strong technical writing skills with experience creating, reviewing, and approving regulated documentation
• Applied knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to resolve complex technical issues
• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, building management systems, and industrial programmable logic controllers
• Solid project management capabilities with experience leading projects from initiation through completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams