Senior Utility Engineer - Pharma Facility Reliability

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

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.