Utilities Engineer

i‑Pharm Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

i‑Pharm Consulting is seeking a Utilities Engineer to support reliability and performance of critical plant utility systems in a manufacturing environment near Philadelphia, PA. You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and contractors to drive system reliability and support capital projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 3+ years in utilities/facilities engineering, with experience in steam, chilled water, HVAC, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years in utilities or facilities engineering.
• Experience with industrial utility systems (steam, chilled water, HVAC, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for critical utility systems (steam, condensate, chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, nitrogen, purified water, wastewater, HVAC).
• Monitor system performance and identify reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Investigate failures and implement corrective/preventive actions to minimize downtime.
• Support capital and operational projects through reviews, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Review and maintain utility system documentation and equipment data.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations to prioritize work and manage outages.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Utilities engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Facilities Engineering

Tools

CMMS

P&IDs reading

Job description

LOCATION: 30 Minutes from Philadelphia, PA

SALARY: Starting at $90,000 + Bonus

Overview

We are seeking a Utilities Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical plant utility systems within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring utility infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations while supporting production and facility operations. The successful candidate will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and external contractors to drive system reliability, optimize performance, and support capital improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for critical utility systems, including steam, condensate, chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, nitrogen, purified water, wastewater, HVAC, and associated distribution networks.
• Monitor utility system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Investigate and troubleshoot utility system failures, process interruptions, and recurring equipment issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime and reduce operational risk.
• Review and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs for utility assets and infrastructure.
• Support capital and operational projects through system design reviews, equipment selection, installation oversight, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Review and maintain utility system documentation, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, drawings, and maintenance records.
• Conduct capacity assessments, risk evaluations, and long-range infrastructure planning activities.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to prioritize work activities, coordinate system outages, and support plant shutdown planning.
• Investigate utility-related deviations, incidents, failures, and compliance concerns.
• Support change management, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as required.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support inspections, repairs, testing, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and utility cost optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance, operations, and engineering personnel.
• Support CMMS optimization, including equipment data, maintenance plans, spare parts strategies, and asset history management.
• Communicate utility system performance, project updates, and improvement opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in utilities engineering, facilities engineering, maintenance engineering, project engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting industrial utility systems such as steam, chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, water systems, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms for maintenance planning and asset management.
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of utility systems, maintenance practices, engineering standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Comfortable supporting field investigations, equipment troubleshooting, and plant-based activities.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of energy management and sustainability programs.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and change control processes.
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management and infrastructure planning.
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, quality, and compliance.