HVAC Utilities Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Systems Engineer to support the design operation and continuous improvement of critical utility systems within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert for commercial and industrial HVAC infrastructure ensuring system reliability compliance and energy efficiency in support of GMP manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in HVAC systems a reliability focused mindset and experience working within pharmaceutical biotech or similarly regulated facilities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Multifunction facilities-focused engineering role combining:
o HVAC systems
o Chiller plants
o Mechanical utilities
o Building automation / controls
Supports:
o Operations & maintenance escalation and troubleshooting
o Equipment overhauls
o Capital and expense projects (GMP and non-GMP)
Involvement across:
o Scope development
o Contractor onboarding
o Vendor quote/proposal review
o Commissioning qualification start-up and project turnover
Works within a regulated pharmaceutical (GMP) environment including:
o SOP updates
o Change controls
o Regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities:
Provide engineering oversight for critical HVAC systems including air handlers chillers exhaust systems and associated building automation systems
Lead system troubleshooting performance optimization and long term reliability improvements
Support system redesigns and upgrades to meet evolving production and compliance needs
Ensure HVAC systems operate in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices internal SOPs and applicable environmental and safety regulations
Support inspections audits and regulatory interactions by providing technical documentation and subject matter expertise
Partner with Quality and Validation teams to support system qualification change control and deviation investigations
Conduct root cause analysis for equipment and system failures
Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Perform condition assessments to proactively identify reliability risks and recommend corrective actions
Provide technical leadership for capital projects system upgrades and facility expansions
Review engineering designs commissioning plans and vendor submittals
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure projects meet performance and compliance expectations
Partner closely with Facilities Engineering Manufacturing Automation and Environmental Health and Safety teams
Support operations with timely troubleshooting technical guidance and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience level:
o Ideal: 5 7 years
o More senior candidates (e.g. 20 years) are acceptable if comfortable as an individual contributor.
Strongly preferred:
o Pharmaceutical or GMP utilities experience
o HVAC and mechanical utilities background
o Capital/expense project experience