Utilities Comissioning Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Clayton, NC seeks an Utilities Commissioning Engineer for an onsite contract role of about one year with strong extension potential and possible transition to full-time. You will support commissioning, startup, and turnover for critical utility systems in a GMP environment.

You will work with engineering, CQV, construction, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure readiness and project execution on a greenfield expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering, commissioning, startup, construction, or CQV within pharma/GMP environments.
• Experience with CAPEX projects and facility expansions in regulated industries.
• Hands-on with clean utility systems such as PW, WFI, Clean Steam, and related distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover for clean/industrial utilities and HVAC in a large pharma facility.
• Verify field install status against approved design documents and startup readiness standards.
• Perform walkdowns, inspections, troubleshooting, and punch list resolution.
• Coordinate with CQV, construction, operations, maintenance, automation, and trades for tie-ins and turnover.
• Review commissioning docs, turnover packages, and system readiness to meet milestones.
• Support startup activities and resolve field issues impacting schedules and performance.

Skills

CQV experience

GMP environment

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Utilities Commissioning Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization supporting a large-scale greenfield expansion project in Clayton, NC. This is an onsite contract opportunity with an initial one-year term, strong potential for extension, and the possibility of converting to a full-time position. The Utilities Commissioning Engineer will support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for critical utility systems within a highly regulated GMP environment, partnering with engineering, construction, CQV, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution and operational readiness.

Responsibilities of the Utilities Commissioning Engineer:

• 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

Qualifications for the Utilities Commissioning Engineer:

• 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

Compensation for the Utilities Commissioning Engineer:

• Pay Rate: $60-$80/hour
• Opportunity to support a multi-year pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion project
• Potential for contract extensions based on project needs and performance

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This position is an onsite opportunity located in Clayton, NC and will remain open for applications for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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