Senior Facilities Engineer

Flexcon Company•Spencer, MA

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Engineer contributes to the development, improvement, and maintenance of facility infrastructure systems. The role ensures building utilities, structural elements, HVAC, and mechanical systems operate safely and efficiently, while supporting operations through technical engineering expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position also applies hands-on project management skills to minimize operational downtime and advance sustainability initiatives. The engineer manages daily building operations and preventive maintenance programs, oversees capital improvement projects, supervises contractors and vendors, monitors energy use, and maintains regulatory compliance. The role includes preparing technical drawings and project documentation, supporting maintenance during system and machine breakdowns, providing training and written procedures to production personnel, and planning and executing projects valued up to several million dollars. Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position or department may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities management with typically 7 or more years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in engineering with typically 4 or more years of experience.
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and engineering analysis tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in building management systems (BMS) and relevant engineering and data-analysis software tools.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated operational engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Knowledge of building codes, OSHA guidelines, EPA rules, NFPA, and NEC compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage daily building operations, including HVAC, utilities, backup power, plumbing, compressed air, fire safety, and security systems.
Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment lifecycles.
Oversee capital improvement projects, including renovations, space planning, and equipment upgrades, from scope through completion.
Supervise third-party contractors, vendors, and technicians to ensure quality, timely delivery, and compliance with safety protocols.
Monitor building energy consumption and design carbon-reduction or cost-saving environmental initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
Maintain compliance with local building codes, OSHA guidelines, EPA rules, insurance requirements, and other regulatory criteria.
Respond to facility emergencies, diagnose root causes, and implement restorative engineering controls.
Create technical drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD software.
Maintain accurate documentation of designs, changes, project progress, engineering reports, and project records.
Define requirements for new equipment or modifications to existing equipment and create equipment specifications.
Gather project information and costs, evaluate contractor bids, prepare management proposals, obtain approval, and purchase materials.
Manage project timelines and costs, arrange and oversee installations, and evaluate and monitor completed projects.
Justify, plan, and execute projects valued up to several million dollars.
Develop work specifications and requirements for contractors, vendors, and maintenance personnel.
Provide technical support to maintenance during system and machine breakdowns.
Provide training and written procedures to production personnel.
Work with safety, manufacturing, production, and maintenance teams to provide technical support and address engineering issues.
Investigate and resolve technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and support root cause analysis.
Perform other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position and/or department goals and objectives.