Full Job Description
Facilities Engineer
The Facilities Mechanical Engineer reports to the Facilities Manager and is responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing the performance, reliability, and compliance of facility mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role also leads and supports facility capital projects from concept through commissioning, working closely with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Engineering teams to support safe operations, asset reliability, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
Essential Functions:
Design, maintain, and improve facility mechanical systems including HVAC, compressed air, steam, chilled water, plumbing, and process utilities
Lead facility capital projects including scope development, conceptual and detailed design, budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and close-out
Develop project justifications, cost estimates, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for capital funding requests
Manage capital project budgets, schedules, and contractor performance to ensure delivery within approved scope, cost, and timeline
Analyze and troubleshoot facility and utility system performance issues to ensure reliable plant operations
Plan and execute replacement or upgrade of obsolete facility equipment and infrastructure
Develop technical specifications, bid packages, and scopes of work for equipment, construction, and engineering services
Review and develop mechanical drawings, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and system flow diagrams
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to minimize production impact during capital project execution
Oversee, direct, and supervise contractors and consultants during construction, modification, installation, startup, and commissioning of facility systems
Ensure capital projects comply with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and company policies
Implement reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability improvements through capital investments
Lead and participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts related to facility systems
Analyze utility usage and system performance data to support continuous improvement initiatives
Support operations by ensuring facility systems meet production, quality, and safety requirements
Manage special facility, infrastructure, and expansion projects as directed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities typically required to perform the essential functions of this job:
Knowledge of:
Facility mechanical systems (HVAC, utilities, plumbing, fire protection, compressed air, steam, chilled water)
Capital project lifecycle including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover
Industrial facility design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
Energy management and sustainability principles
Capital funding, budgeting, and cost control practices
Skilled in:
Capital project and construction management
Contractor and vendor coordination
Project scheduling, cost tracking, and risk management
Advanced computer and software skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
Communicating and interacting professionally with all levels of staff
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, specifications, and blueprints
Ability to:
Work independently and within cross-functional teams
Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple capital and maintenance projects simultaneously
Make sound engineering decisions with limited supervision
Read and understand technical manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications
Apply safe work practices in an industrial manufacturing environment
Education, Certifications, and Experience:
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting industrial facilities and mechanical systems
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting capital facility projects
Working Conditions under which the essential functions of this job are typically performed:
Majority of job duties performed in a typical office setting
Frequent presence in an industrial manufacturing environment
Exposure to noise, vibration, heat/cold, and industrial mobile equipment
Occasional local travel to vendor, contractor, or project sites
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Pay Range: Depending on Experience