Sr Process Engineer – Clean Utilities

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer - Clean Utilities based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead critical clean utility engineering activities supporting large-scale facility projects in a cGMP environment.

You will serve as an owner’s representative, working across design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.

The position focuses on high-purity water, clean steam, process gases, and associated utility systems from concept through operational readiness.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions that improve quality, sustainability, productivity, and cost efficiency.

The role combines hands-on technical engineering with project leadership, documentation, client engagement, and problem-solving.

You will work closely with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams while contributing to complex pharmaceutical and life sciences projects.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, this position is well suited to an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, collaboration, and meaningful project impact.

Accountabilities

• Lead clean utilities engineering initiatives across multiple stages of project development, including concept design, detailed design, implementation, testing, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Provide technical and operational support to Design, Construction Management, CQV/Start-up, and Operations teams for large-scale facility projects.
• Serve as the technical owner for clean utility systems, helping assess manufacturing processes and determine utility requirements.
• Develop technical documentation including specifications, RFP documentation, data sheets, User Requirement Specifications (URS), test plans, and project reports.
• Support FAT, SAT, CQV, and startup activities while ensuring systems meet technical, quality, and project requirements.
• Provide engineering support for RO, WFI, clean steam, process gases, and associated process equipment and utility systems.
• Support incident investigations, due diligence activities, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives related to clean utility systems.
• Review and analyze technical data, P&IDs, PFDs, material and energy balances, and other engineering documentation to support project decisions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project status, risks, issues, and technical information clearly to customers, contractors, and project teams.
• Build strong, professional relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, colleagues, and industry partners while maintaining composure and sound judgment in demanding situations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and overcome technical or organizational resistance to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability, productivity, quality, profitability, and cost efficiency across client projects.
• Work independently while proactively seeking input and expertise from internal teams, customers, and industry resources when needed.
• Travel occasionally based on project requirements and maintain flexibility to support changing client and project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in high-purity water, steam, process gases, or comparable process utility environments.
• Hands-on experience with clean utility systems such as reverse osmosis (RO), Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam, and process gases.
• Strong understanding of process equipment and the ability to define requirements and size supporting utility systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting and developing P&IDs, PFDs, material balances, and energy balances.
• Solid process engineering knowledge with the ability to apply engineering principles to complex facility and utility challenges.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and applicable compendial standards as they relate to clean utility systems.
• Experience using engineering tools and software platforms to support design, analysis, documentation, and project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, take ownership, work independently, and drive projects forward with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for working across different projects, technical challenges, and changing priorities.
• FE or PE certification is a plus.
• Willingness to report regularly to a client site in Raleigh, North Carolina and travel occasionally as project needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Professional development and career growth support.
• Opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact engineering projects in pharmaceutical and life sciences environments.
• Collaborative, people-focused environment with opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary technical teams.