Rolls-Royce plc

Senior Project Engineer - Facilities

Rolls-Royce plc$94K — $153K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering field with 5 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools like MS Project.
  • Strong knowledge of facilities infrastructure systems and building maintenance operations.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex infrastructure issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across various teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects on facilities upgrades or installations over $100K.
  • Develop precise project scopes, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW).
  • Coordinate procurement and management of equipment, materials, and contract services.
  • Facilitate communication regarding schedules, risks, and operational impacts.
  • Support ongoing operational improvements using lean principles.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and holidays, including parental and family care leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Employee Assistance Program for support and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer - Facilities

Job Category: Services Analysis Engineer

Job Level: Global Grade 10

What you will be doing:
  • Lead facilities and infrastructure projects typically exceeding $100K, including upgrades, installations, and lifecycle improvements to central utilities, building systems, and site infrastructure.
  • Develop project scopes, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) in alignment with facilities engineering standards, operational requirements, and project charters.
  • Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and contractor services in partnership with Purchasing and approved vendors.
  • Manage the planning, execution, installation, and commissioning of facilities systems, including central utilities, building infrastructure, and supporting site services.
  • Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers regarding project schedules, milestones, risks, and operational impacts.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, including schedule delays, operational conflicts, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
  • Support continuous improvement of facilities operations and maintenance processes, applying lean principles and best practices to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure and facilities system issues, including utilities, building services, and site infrastructure, working with maintenance teams and subject matter experts.
  • Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for facilities upgrades, repairs, and infrastructure improvements while maintaining operational continuity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Facilities Maintenance, EHS, Operations, IT, and external contractors) to ensure projects meet operational, safety, and budget requirements.
  • Analyze technical and operational challenges related to facilities systems and develop structured project plans to address infrastructure needs.
  • Coordinate project activities with designers, engineers, contractors, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with site standards.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and ethical conduct, operating in accordance with the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Support additional facilities engineering initiatives and strategic infrastructure projects as assigned.


Position requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years of experience in engineering and project management, or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Excellent knowledge of industrial and commercial construction practices, skilled-trade disciplines, and building maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural building systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of facilities infrastructure and central utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water systems, fire protection systems, and building automation or control systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of facilities engineering principles, including lifecycle management of building systems, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and reliability improvement for critical site infrastructure.
  • Excellent project management capability and strong understanding of project management methodologies, including project planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, schedule management, and execution of infrastructure or facilities improvement projects.
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-through skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining focus on operational priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders, maintenance teams, contractors, consultants, and external service providers.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when addressing complex or unusual facilities infrastructure issues and developing practical engineering solutions.
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable building codes, zoning restrictions, construction practices, contract provisions, licensing requirements, and insurance requirements associated with industrial and commercial construction and facility upgrades.
  • Excellent understanding of contractor management, construction documentation, and vendor coordination, including development and oversight of Statements of Work (SOW), contractor supervision, and project completion processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong ability to handle multiple deadlines.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel, both foreign and domestic.
  • Proficient with PC, MS Office Suite, and MS Project
  • Project management professional (PMP) certification
  • German language skills


Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan.

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Work Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Daily work is performed in an office and general manufacturing environments. This position has a traditional work schedule that requires five (5) eight (8) hour days during a Monday through Friday work schedule, with the eligibility of overtime as business requires.

While performing duties of this position, employees are frequently requested to work inside and occasionally required to work outside of the facility. While working outside, employees will occasionally endure hot, cold, and humid temperature conditions. The employees will frequently hear noise. Also, employees will occasionally work with hazardous material within the manufacturing work environment.

While performing physical demands of the work environments, employees will occasionally be requested to sit, climb, and maintain balance, crouch and squat. Next, employees will frequently be requested to stoop and or kneel. Finally, employees will regularly be requested to sit and walk within the work environments.

Employees will be occasionally requested to push, pull, carry, lift and or move materials within the work environment. The materials will weigh between 10-25 pounds and the employee will be occasionally requested to move materials once per week.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the employee must have the ability to adjust focus

Job Posting Date

08 Apr 2026; 00:04

Pay Range

$94,160 - $153,010-Annually

Location:

Graniteville, SC

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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