Senior utility engineer

job summary:
Join Our Client to power life-changing medicine! We are seeking a Senior Utility Engineer in Durham, NC (BS + 5 yrs exp or equiv.) with pharma utility, HVAC, and PLC expertise to own critical site infrastructure for compliant manufacturing operations.

location: Durham, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $68 - 71 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to guarantee reliable, compliant, and validated manufacturing operations.
• Provide hands-on engineering oversight for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets, BMS, and PLCs.
• Create, review, and approve operational procedures, maintenance plans, drawings, technical specifications, and equipment change controls.
• Analyze complex equipment issues using root cause analysis to deliver robust solutions that minimize operational risk and downtime.
• Oversee external vendors, support regulatory inspections and audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across site utilities.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience; Associate degree/certification with 7+ years; or 9+ years of equivalent technical experience in regulated environments.

Demonstrated background supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar cGMP/CFR-regulated industries.

Proven expertise in maintaining equipment in a validated state, technical writing, structured problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication.

skills:
equipment troubleshooting,structured problem-solving,reliability,internal audits,automation systems,biotechnology,building management systems,continuous improvement,Code of Federal Regulations,HVAC systems,HVAC,corrective actions,technical specifications,good manufacturing practices,maintenance,manufacturing operations,Mechanical Engineering,operational excellence,programmable logic controllers,project management capabilities,quality standards,root cause analysis,technical writing skills

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.