Facilities & Project Engineer
About The Position
The Facilities & Projects Engineer is responsible for leading and executing facility engineering and capital improvement projects that support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Specifically, this role will manage the expansion of Circular’s Anaerobic Digestion and food recycling facility in Southington, CT. This role manages projects from early concepts and design through construction, commissioning, and close-out. They will work closely with operations, consultants, contractors, and vendors. The position plays a key role in maintaining and improving industrial infrastructure while supporting Circular Services’ sustainability and operational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, industrial facility management, or construction project management
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight
- Experience working in industrial or plant-based environments
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to commute to Southington, CT (required)
- Ability to work in office on a hybrid basis from 7am to 4pm
Nice To Haves
- Experience in anaerobic digestion, food waste recovery systems, or waste to energy processes.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience supporting facilities related to waste processing, recycling, energy production, utilities, manufacturing, or industrial plant maintenance
- Familiarity with capital project approval processes and long-term infrastructure planning
- Experience working in regulated environments with strong safety and compliance requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead facility engineering and capital improvement projects, including scoping, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
- Manage projects from concept, design, and permitting through construction and commissioning
- Oversee mechanical and electrical equipment installations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
- Coordinate closely with operations teams, consulting engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure project alignment and execution
- Review bids, proposals, and cost estimates for construction and engineering services
- Identify project risks, troubleshoot technical and schedule issues, and implement corrective actions
- Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, industrial standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements
- Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality of work on site
- Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and budgets
- Provide regular project updates and status reports to senior leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
