Utilitites Engineer

DSJ Global; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnering with a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to hire a Utilities Engineer in the greater Raleigh, NC area. This role focuses on designing and supporting industrial utility and plumbing systems, with opportunities to grow into lead design engineering responsibilities.

You will work with steam, chilled water, heating hot water, compressed air, natural gas, and plumbing systems, preparing technical docs, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to meet project

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Strong report writing and engineering documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of industrial utility systems (Steam, CHW, HTW, compressed air, natural gas, plumbing).
• Develop construction documents for underground plumbing and utility systems.
• Specify equipment through user requirements, P&IDs, sizing calculations, specs, datasheets.
• Assist in selecting equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors and tanks.
• Collaborate with teams on design, startup and commissioning of utility systems.
• Provide field support during construction to ensure safety, quality and schedule objectives.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and issue field documentation.
• Support FAT, commissioning, as-built docs, and turnover packages.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSJ Global is currently partnered with an industry leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer who is looking to add a Utilities Engineer to their growing team in the greater Raleigh, NC area. The Utilities Engineer will be responsible for supporting industrial utility and plumbing system design. This role is ideal for an individual looking to further develop their technical expertise and grow into a lead design engineering position with increasing responsibility for independently developing and executing utility system projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of industrial utility systems, including: Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, Industrial and Commercial Plumbing Systems
• Assist in developing construction documents for code-compliant underground plumbing and utility systems.
• Specify utility equipment through the development of: User Requirements, P&IDs, Equipment sizing calculations, Technical specifications, Equipment datasheets
• Support the selection and specification of equipment such as: Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heating Hot Water Systems, Air Compressors, Receivers and Storage Tanks, Associated Utility Equipment
• Develop and revise piping, material, and equipment specifications to meet project requirements.
• Conduct vendor evaluations, review bids, monitor project progress, and participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Provide field support during construction to ensure project safety, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on the design, startup, and commissioning of new utility systems.
• Respond to contractor requests for information, review and approve submittals, and issue field documentation as required.
• Support commissioning activities, as-built documentation, and project turnover packages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company standards, environmental regulations, building codes, and industry requirements.
• Evaluate existing utility infrastructure and develop solutions to support facility expansions and new operations.
• Perform engineering calculations related to utility equipment sizing and system capacity requirements.
• Develop subject matter expertise in industrial utility system design and construction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in an industrial engineering, utilities engineering, mechanical engineering, or related role.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, project updates, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.