Utilities & HVAC Engineer II

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401(k) matching

Medical / dental / vision insurance

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH, on-site, seeks an Utilities HVAC Engineer II to design and oversee primary plant HVACR and utility systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

The role focuses on supporting facilities, CAPEX planning, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance system reliability and GMP compliance. A Bachelor’s in engineering with 2–5 years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMP compliance and EHS safety procedures.
• Ability to analyze and guide engineering for industrial HVAC/MEP systems.
• Read and interpret complex MEP/HVAC drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, design, and support ownership of primary plant HVACR and utility systems.
• Develop technical knowledge on Utilities and HVAC equipment and processes.
• Support maintenance teams with lifecycle, reliability, and major breakdown resolution.
• Assist CAPEX planning including scoping, cost estimation, and vendor communication.
• Coordinate testing, startup, and change requests to meet GMP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve capacity and standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Reading MEP/HVAC drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Utilities HVAC Engineer II

Location: On-site: Portsmouth, NH.

The Utilities HVAC Engineer role supports Lonza operations by ensuring that plant systems, equipment and facilities are designed and operating to meet the requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Support facilities/maintenance operations, system design engineering oversight, building automation systems, CAPEX planning, development and execution.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Competitive compensation programs that reward high performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What You Will Do

• Apply engineering principles to oversee, design, and support ownership of primary plant HVACR and Utility systems, supporting operational decision-making.
• Develop technical knowledge on Utilities and HVAC equipment and processes.
• Support plant maintenance teams by focusing on system lifecycle, reliability, and resolving major equipment breakdowns.
• Support CAPEX project planning, including scoping, cost estimation, and vendor communication for infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), startup, and change requests to ensure project completion meets GMP compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system capacity, support technical standards development, and prioritize departmental projects.
• Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to training requirements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field) with 2-5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance, EHS safety procedures, and Building Automation/HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform technical analysis, develop system-level design criteria, and provide operational guidance for industrial, preferably pharmaceutical, systems.
• The ability to learn to read complex MEP/HVAC drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams, coordinate technical execution teams, and guide professional engineering consultants.
• Strong logical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems and adapt to shifting priorities, timelines, and demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Reference: R78625