Utilities Engineer

Commissioning Partners; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commissioning Partners is seeking a Utilities Engineer for a hybrid role in New Brunswick, NJ to oversee and optimize plant utility systems, including steam, water treatment, and wastewater treatment, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate preventive maintenance with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, supporting reliability improvements, and contributing to capital planning while working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with plant utilities and utility system operations.
• Proficient in steam systems and boilers.
• Knowledge of wastewater and water treatment processes.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS and basic MS Office.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in industrial settings.
• Experience in regulated environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize steam, water, and wastewater systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams.
• Support capital planning and utility infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Utilities experience

Steam systems

Wastewater treatment

Water treatment knowledge

Preventive maintenance planning

Analytical troubleshooting

CMMS familiarity

MS Office basics

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Commissioning Partners operates in a dynamic staffing environment, focusing on understanding each client’s needs with priority and respect and delivering customized solutions. The company provides end-to-end services that bring a fresh perspective to workforce and project support. By connecting top talent with leading organizations, Commissioning Partners aims to create long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Team members join a company that values collaboration, quality, and adaptability in serving a wide range of technical and engineering sectors.

Role Description

The Utilities Engineer is a full-time hybrid role based in New Brunswick, NJ, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing plant utility systems, including steam, water treatment, and wastewater treatment, to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating and executing preventive maintenance activities, and maintaining accurate documentation and operating procedures. The Utilities Engineer collaborates closely with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to support reliability, implement improvements, and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards. The position may also involve participation in projects to upgrade utilities infrastructure, support commissioning activities, and contribute technical input to capital planning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with plant Utilities and utility system operations.
• Proficiency in Steam systems, including boilers, distribution, and condensate recovery.
• Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment processes and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of Water Treatment systems, including filtration, softening, and chemical treatment.
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution for utility equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and process data.
• Familiarity with CMMS or similar maintenance management systems and basic MS Office skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work safely in industrial environments.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments is beneficial.