Facilities & Utilities Engineer

Forge Your Future with Us: 

At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins. 

Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen — you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases. 

What sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open, creating a space where ideas flow freely and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are engaged, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.  

At Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.  

If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself. 

About The Role:  

The Facilities & Utilities Engineer is responsible for leading aspects of the facility and equipment performance, reliability, and compliance for Chilled Water, Hot Water, Reverse Osmosis (RO), Purified Water systems and cleanroom / building infrastructure. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimizing critical assets to drive quality and safety compliance, maximize availability, and improve asset health. The Facilities & Utilities Engineer will also lead or play a critical part in the execution of small capital projects related to utility and facility expansion. 

Responsibilities: 

Utility Systems 

• Collaborates with Facilities and Engineering to build preventive and predictive maintenance procedures and maintains P&IDs and other associated drawings for the following systems (participating in periodic walkdown of the systems): Hot Water, Chilled Water, Reverse Osmosis (RO), WFI (Water for Injection), CS (Clean Steam), Compressed Gas systems maintenance. 
• Owns performance of one or more utility systems.
• Develops and maintains asset health metrics on utility systems.  
• Continuously tracks utility performance via Building Alarm System (BAS).

Building & Infrastructure 

• Acts as a SME in design the latest maintenance technologies for building infrastructure items including cleanroom architecture (walls, ceilings and resinous flooring design), cleanroom door control system and functionality, roofing system, facility doors/roll-up doors, lighting, general exterior site access routes. 
• Collaborates with Facilities and Utilities department to develop periodic walkdown maintenance checklists for all building infrastructure areas.  

CapEx Projects 

• Leads / owns small utility and infrastructure projects including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and execution. 
• Provides technical expertise in risk assessments for the design and selection of utility systems and building infrastructure. 
• Supports or leads commissioning/startup (FAT/SAT) and smooth handoff to operations for facility and utility infrastructure. 

Compliance & Reliability 

• Leads closure of equipment and facility Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls, SOPs, and audits 
• Participates in FMEAs, PHAs and PSSRs (Pre-startup Safety Reviews) 
• Executes utility and building infrastructure maintenance as required. 
• Owns various aspects of work order review and closure. 
• Collaborates on shutdown management of activities (master schedules for shutdowns including planned, corrective and project-based activities) 
• Implements compliance, quality, and safety improvements. 

Collaboration 

• Provides SME support for the contractor management program and evaluate improvements with externally performed preventive maintenance (documentation and practices)  
• Works closely with Maintenance, Plant & Reliability Engineering & Project Engineering on the hand-off of newly designed and installed systems and facilities. 
• Support new projects by providing guidance on asset standardization and overall asset reliability expectations. 
• Maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive the business towards achieving company objectives. 
• Develops tools to support consistent execution. 
• Coaches or mentors peers to improve effectiveness and quality. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in utilities, facilities, or building infrastructure engineering, preferably within a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or FDA). 
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent professional experience). 
• Hands-on experience with utility systems such as WFI, Clean Steam, RO, HVAC, compressed gases, and building automation systems. 
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, asset reliability practices, and risk assessment tools (FMEA, PHA, PSSR). 
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities. 
• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies for cleanrooms, utilities and facility design. 
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (e.g., Veeva) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., BMRAM). 
• General understanding of process control and computerized systems. 
• Preferred: Experience in engineering design, CAD experience, forklift trained, and engineering troubleshooting in a regulated environment (ISO, FDA). 
• Flexibility to provide after-hours and rotational weekend support as needed. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands   

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds of materials or equipment. 
• Requirement to gown into Classified Areas of the facility (ISO 7 and 8 sterile gowning) 
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces 
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds 
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly as required 

Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

We’ve Got You Covered: 

At Forge Biologics, we believe our people deserve to be taken care of – in and out of the workplace. We’ve built a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to help you thrive, grow, and feel valued every step of the way:

Health from day one

• Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day – with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family.

Time to recharge

• A competitive paid time off plan – because rest fuels innovation.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on family when it matters most.

Rewarding your impact

• Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.

Your wellness, supported

• Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
• Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage to protect your peace of mind.

Fuel for your workday

• A fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages – we keep you energized and ready for what’s next.

Grow with us

• Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs to help you build your care and grow within Forge.