Utility Engineer_26-03326

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Utility Engineer
Job ID:  26-03326
Location: Vacaville, CA 
Duration: 6 Months 

Job Summary  

The Utility Engineer serves as a subject matter expert in plant utility systems  (e.g., WFI, WRO,  and clean steam) and supports manufacturing operations to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient utility performance at the site.   

• Focus:  Utility system reliability, compliance, and performance  
• Core role:  Technical SME + project engineer + operations support  
• Environment:  GMP / biopharma manufacturing  
• Impact:  Ensures uninterrupted manufacturing and regulatory compliance  

Experience  

• Typically  3–8+ years in utilities or process engineering (GMP environment preferred)  

Core Competencies  
Strong understanding of:   

• Utility systems and infrastructure  
• Engineering design principles  
• Regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, cGMP)   

Knowledge of :   

• Project lifecycle and validation processes   
• Instrumentation and ISA standards   
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills  

Utilities  Systems   

• Based on your Utilities Engineering scope:  
• Water systems: WFI, WRO, clean water loops  
• Steam systems: clean steam generation/distribution
• Gases and compressed air  
• Wastewater and chemical distribution systems   

Key Responsibilities   

1. Technical & Engineering  

• Identify, analyze, and design improvements for  utility, facility, and process systems    
• Provide technical support for utility systems such as:   
• Water pretreatment and distribution  
• WFI (Water for Injection)  
• Clean steam and process utilities    
• Ensure systems meet  regulatory and performance requirements  (FDA, cGMP, codes)   

2. Operations Support  

• Support manufacturing by ensuring  an  uninterrupted and compliant utility supply    
• Perform  daily monitoring and analysis  of system performance data.  
• Troubleshoot system/process failures and emergent issues (including off-hours support)   
• Support maintenance and operations teams with technical  expertise  

3. Projects & Capital Execution  

• Lead or support  engineering projects across full lifecycle :    
• Initiation, design, construction, commissioning, and validation   

Develop and review:    

• ​Project scope, schedules, budgets, URS, RFQs, and contractor packages    
• Manage construction activities, contractors, and project close-out  

4. Compliance & Documentation  

• Develop and  maintain  engineering documentation:   
• PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT/IQ protocols   
• Support:   Deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and audit readiness   
• Ensure systems  operate  in compliance with  GMP and regulatory requirements  

5. Continuous Improvement  

• Identify and implement system performance improvements and optimization opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventative actions   
• Contribute to the improvement of engineering standards, practices, and procedures  

6. Collaboration & Support  

• Work cross-functionally with:   
• Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Facilities  
• Provide  technical guidance to  utility operators and technicians    
• Support Global Engineering on major projects  

Qualifications  
 
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering  (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial)   

The hourly rate for this position is between $58.00 -$60.57 per hour.

Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.

Company Description

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.