Critical Utilities Lead Engineer

Job overview

The Critical Utilities Lead Engineer role is onsite in Raleigh, NC; compensation is not specified. The role supports LJC Design & Engineering, which works on integrated architecture, engineering, and design, and Clayco delivers design-build projects. The engineer leads planning and design of clean and critical utility systems for life sciences manufacturing facilities. The role aligns utility capacity, quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements with manufacturing processes and coordinates design through construction support.

What you'll do

• Lead planning and design of clean and critical utility systems
• develop strategies for purified water, water for injection, clean steam, compressed air, process gases, and process waste systems
• coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and construction teams
• review calculations, drawings, specifications, and equipment selections
• support regulatory compliance, design reviews, proposals, and client discussions
• mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

critical utilities lead engineer

critical utilities

life sciences

clean utilities

raleigh nc

clayco

ljc design & engineering

gmp

gxp

purified water

water for injection

clean steam

design-build

engineering leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Discretionary annual bonus
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k)
• generous paid time off and company holidays
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• and learning and development programs.

Why this role

The posting seeks 10–20+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical field. Professional Engineer licensure is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Clayco is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.