Senior Utility Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
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Senior Utility Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable and compliant manufacturing operations.
Provide hands-on engineering oversight for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets.
Lead and manage changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated and qualified system states.
Create, review, and approve operational procedures, maintenance plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Analyze complex equipment issues and implement effective engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtime.
Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, addressing observations through timely and effective corrective actions.
Ensure ongoing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements, and internal quality standards.
Oversee external vendors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence across utility systems.
Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and global standards.
Required Qualifications
One of the following:
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; OR
Associate degree, technical diploma, or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience; OR
Nine (9) or more years of equivalent work experience supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems within regulated industries.
Demonstrated experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Proven ability to maintain and improve equipment and systems in a validated state.
Strong technical writing skills, including experience creating, reviewing, and approving regulated documentation.
Working knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies for resolving complex technical issues.
Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, Building Management Systems (BMS), and industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Solid project management skills with experience leading projects from initiation through successful completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. as required.
Location: Durham, NC (onsite)
Pay Rate: $68/hr - $71/hr W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience)
Contract: 9-month
Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [email protected].