Facility/Utility Engineer -Senior/Principal

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a problem-solver who thrives in technical environments? We are looking for a Senior/Principal Utilities/Facilities Engineer to bring expertise in designing, maintaining, and optimizing critical utility systems that support our biomanufacturing operations in Boulder and Longmont, CO.

In this role, you’ll oversee systems like clean rooms, HVAC, boilers, chillers, CIP (Clean-in-Place) skids, compressed air, clean steam generation, RO, and WFI systems. You will play a key role in startup, commissioning, and lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, OSHA). This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on production reliability, safety, and quality.

Schedule

• Full-time role based in Boulder, CO.

• Monday-Friday

Principal Responsibilities

• Act as the system owner for utility and facility equipment in assigned areas.

• Serve as the liaison between QC, MSAT, capital projects, automation, and maintenance support teams.

• Oversee CIP skid reliability, cycle development, and validation programs.

• Manage HVAC design and cleanroom classifications to ensure low bioburden drug substance manufacturing.

• Ensure all work complies with industry and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, OSHA) and internal quality and safety guidelines.

• Supervise the design, startup, and maintenance of utility systems across facilities.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering teams.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and resolution of major equipment breakdowns and quality issues.

• Utilize CMMS systems (e.g., Blue Mountain) for equipment management.

• Develop and implement utility system strategies and engineering standards to improve reliability.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and plan for long-term equipment upgrades.

• Own and close quality records such as change records, deviations, and CAPAs.

• Deliver utility and expansion projects on time and within budget.

• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

• Plan and analyze utility capacity, system obsolescence, and site master planning strategies.

• Manage vendor contracts and relationships.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flexible and adaptable to evolving business conditions.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., Blue Mountain).

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and recommend solutions.

• Knowledge of utility system design, operation, and startup.

• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and control systems.

• In-depth understanding of cGMP documentation requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.

• Experience with Lean principles, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Budget management experience.

• Ability to maintain clear and accurate documentation.

Education & Experience

• BS/MS in Engineering (Chemical, Biotechnology, Mechanical, or Electrical).

• Senior level: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience (BS), 6 years (MS), or 5 years (PhD).

• Principal level:  Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience (BS), 8 years (MS), or 6 years (PhD). 

• Minimum of at least 3 years of troubleshooting automat