Utility Engineer

SGS Consulting; California City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in California City, CA seeks a utilities/process engineer to identify, analyze, and implement improvements for utility, facility, and process systems within a GMP environment.

You will provide technical support for WFI, WRO, clean steam, and water pretreatment, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uninterrupted utility supply for manufacturing; lead and support projects from design through validation, and develop URS, RFQs, PFDs, P&IDs, FAT/SAT/IQ protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; 3–8+ years in utilities or process engineering preferred.
• Experience supporting water systems, clean steam, compressed gases, wastewater, and process utility infrastructure considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and implement improvements for utility, facility, and process systems.
• Provide technical support for utility systems (WFI, WRO, clean steam, water pretreatment, distribution).
• Monitor utility system performance and troubleshoot equipment/process issues.
• Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to support manufacturing operations.
• Lead or support engineering projects through design, construction, commissioning, validation, and close-out.
• Develop and review project documentation (URS, RFQs, specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, FAT/SAT/IQ).
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and cGMP requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Facilities, and Global Engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to utility operators and maintenance personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize system performance and engineering standards.

Skills

Utilities systems engineering

Process engineering in GMP

Project lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance (FDA/cGMP)

Engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs

Root cause analysis and CAPA

Cross-functional collaboration

Instrumentation and ISA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and implement improvements for utility, facility, and process systems.
• Provide technical support for utility systems including WFI, WRO, clean steam, water pretreatment, and distribution systems.
• Monitor utility system performance and troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to support manufacturing operations.
• Lead or support engineering projects through design, construction, commissioning, validation, and project close-out.
• Develop and review project documentation including URS, RFQs, specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, FAT/SAT/IQ protocols, and contractor packages.
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure utility systems comply with FDA, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Facilities, and Global Engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to utility operators and maintenance personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance and engineering standards.

Skills

• Utility systems engineering (WFI, WRO, clean steam, water systems)
• Process engineering in GMP/biopharmaceutical environments
• Engineering project lifecycle management
• FDA, EMA, and cGMP regulatory compliance
• Engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, URS, FAT/SAT/IQ)
• Root cause analysis and CAPA management
• Validation and commissioning processes
• Instrumentation and ISA standards
• Troubleshooting and system optimization
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in utilities or process engineering, preferably within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting water systems, clean steam, compressed gases, wastewater, and process utility infrastructure is preferred.