Facilities Site Lead Senior Engineer
About The Position
HKA Enterprises is seeking a Facilities Site-Lead Senior Engineer to support semiconductor manufacturing operations at a client site in Wilton, CT . This role serves as the owner’s representative for capital improvement projects and leads a multidisciplinary on-site engineering team supporting sustaining operations and capital execution. The successful candidate will manage mechanical and process facilities systems across a complex manufacturing environment, overseeing planning, design, procurement, construction, and turnover activities. This position plays a critical role in sustaining operations, executing capital projects, and transferring technical knowledge to the client’s internal engineering organization. This is a 100% onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity in Wilton, CT. Relocation assistance available. Work Authorization: W2 only. No visa sponsorship or C2C.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ABET accredited)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut or ability to obtain within 3 months (active NCEES record)
- 15+ years of experience in mechanical and process facilities engineering
- Strong knowledge of ASME, ASME B31.3, SEMI, NFPA, IBC/IMC, CT amendments, and ASHRAE standards
- Experience with HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, waste systems, gas distribution, and pure water systems
- Experience reviewing vendor submittals and supporting construction activities
- Field experience working with subcontractors and construction personnel
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with design deliverables such as P&IDs, PFDs, details, and equipment plans
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience as a facilities engineer
- Experience with maintenance & reliability, utilities & infrastructure design, capital project engineering, and controls & automation
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or BIM360
Responsibilities
- Serve as site lead and owner’s representative for facilities capital projects
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of 5–6 engineers and designers
- Oversee planning, execution, and closeout of capital improvement projects
- Provide daily engineering support to maintenance teams and vendors
- Deliver projects from concept through construction and turnover
- Develop and review Basis of Design (BOD), Scope of Work (SOW), specifications, and construction documents
- Oversee QA/QC for mechanical and process facilities systems
- Support retrofit and new installation projects
- Mentor client engineering staff and support integration into reliability and engineering standards programs
- Coordinate closely with contractors, vendors, and on-site personnel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
