Utility Engineer

Piper Companies; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is looking for a Utility Engineer to enhance operations in a life sciences manufacturing environment located in Durham, North Carolina. This position encompasses overseeing HVAC, utility, and electrical systems to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with extensive experience in regulated industries. Salary ranges from $155,000 to $175,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years experience in regulated industries or equivalent.
• Experience in maintaining facility systems within compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utility, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Provide hands-on support for installation and maintenance.
• Coordinate change control activities for systems compliance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree/certification

Tools

PLCs

Building management systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Utility Engineer to support operations within an advanced life sciences manufacturing environment. The Utility Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining essential facility systems that enable the safe, efficient, and compliant production of innovative medicines. This is an onsite position located in Durham, North Carolina.

Responsibilities of the Utility Engineer

• Oversee the functionality and reliability of utility, HVAC, and electrical systems that support manufacturing processes
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical site infrastructure
• Coordinate and execute change control activities to ensure systems remain in a validated and compliant state
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation including procedures, specifications, and maintenance plans
• Identify system performance gaps, lead root cause investigations, and implement long‑term improvements to enhance reliability

Qualifications of the Utility Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience, OR associate degree/certification with 7+ years of experience, OR 9+ years of hands‑on experience supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems in regulated industries
• Experience supporting utilities, HVAC, or electrical infrastructure within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similarly regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain facility systems in a qualified or validated state in alignment with regulatory expectations
• Strong technical writing experience with the ability to generate and review controlled documentation
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with complex systems, including exposure to PLCs and building management systems

Compensation

Salary Range: $155,000 - $175,000 paid out hourly at a rate of $74.52/hr - $84.13/hr

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

This job opens for applications on 6/25/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.