Process Utilities Engineer I
The Process Utilities Engineer I at Confidential Client is responsible for designing critical utility equipment and distribution systems to support manufacturing operations in life sciences and food & beverage industries. This entry-level role involves performing engineering calculations, supporting design documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and assisting field installation and construction activities to ensure coordinated and constructible designs.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Process Utilities Engineer to support the design, documentation, and commissioning of critical utility systems for manufacturing facilities (life sciences / food & beverage projects). You will work with multidisciplinary design teams and construction staff to deliver coordinated, constructible engineering solutions.
- Support design of utility equipment and distribution/collection systems (purified water, clean steam, compressed air, process gases, CIP, bulk chemical and cryogenic systems).
- Execute fundamental engineering calculations (heat transfer, fluid mechanics, hydraulic pressure drop, basic sizing).
- Produce and maintain engineering deliverables: process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment lists, equipment datasheets, general arrangements, and utility summaries.
- Help document design scope and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure constructibility.
- Participate in field installation support and construction site observations as required.
- Manage tasks on one or more projects concurrently under direction of a mentor or supervisor.
Estimated salary (provided by source): $43,959 per year — estimated.
Minimum Qualifications
- ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Bioprocess Engineering
- 0–3 years of relevant experience (design firm experience preferred)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam registration or completion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow direction from senior engineers
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience performing fluid mechanics and heat transfer calculations
- Familiarity with process modeling, material & energy balances, and basic sizing calculations
- Basic chemistry knowledge relevant to purified water / CIP / waste systems
- Experience with 2D/3D design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Exposure to creating or reviewing P&IDs and equipment datasheets
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build utility systems design experience on regulated manufacturing projects
- Mentored, team-oriented environment with professional development support
- Competitive benefits package (Confidential Client offers a complete benefits program)
- Inclusive, EEO-aligned hiring and accommodation practices
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