Position Title: Project Engineer 2/Utility Engineer
Work Location: Vacaville CA 95688
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Position 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.
 
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 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 

Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial)
• Typically 3–8+ years in utilities or process engineering (GMP environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of: Utility systems and infrastructure
• Strong understanding of: Engineering design principles
• Strong understanding of: Regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, cGMP)
• Knowledge of: Project lifecycle and validation processes
• Knowledge of: Instrumentation and ISA standards
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Water systems: WFI, WRO, clean water loops
• Steam systems: clean steam generation/distribution
• Gases and compressed air
• Wastewater and chemical distribution systems

Additional Information (If Applicable):
• 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 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $59.34/hr - $60.57/hr.