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.
Quick Summary (for hiring use)
- 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.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
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.
Company DescriptionFounded 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.