Utilities Engineer – Pharma Manufacturing Infrastructure

Blackfield Associates; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer to lead the design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of site-wide utility systems for a major pharmaceutical project in Colorado. The role focuses on water, wastewater, plumbing, underground utilities, and central plant infrastructure to support GMP manufacturing.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery, while reviewing P&IDs, calculations, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience on complex industrial facilities with strong mechanical utility focus.
• Ability to review P&IDs, drawings, and specifications for utility systems.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, coordination, and execution of mechanical utility systems across a large pharmaceutical project.
• Support delivery of domestic water, wastewater, stormwater, plumbing, and central utility plant infrastructure.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams throughout all phases.
• Review engineering designs, calculations, and vendor submittals for compliance.
• Oversee utility installation activities and provide technical support during construction.
• Interface utilities with process, HVAC, civil, structural, and electrical teams.
• Participate in constructability reviews to improve installation efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support procurement activities, including bid evaluations and vendor coordination.
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain schedule milestones.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, start-up, and qualification activities for utility systems.
• Ensure GMP, safety regulations, and company engineering practices are met.
• Assist turnover packages, as-built documentation, and operating procedures.

Skills

Water systems

Wastewater systems

Plumbing

Underground utilities

Central plant utilities

Chilled water

Heating water

Compressed air

GMP compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Blackfield Associates is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer to lead the design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of site-wide utility systems for a major pharmaceutical project in Colorado. The role focuses on water, wastewater, plumbing, underground utilities, and central plant infrastructure to support GMP manufacturing.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery, while reviewing P&IDs, calculations, and