Senior Facilities Engineer

Flexcon•Spencer, MA

5d•$90,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Engineer contributes to the development, improvement, and maintenance of facility infrastructure systems. The position combines technical engineering, problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support operations and ensure building utilities, structural elements, HVAC, and mechanical systems operate safely and efficiently. The role also involves hands-on project management to minimize operational downtime and support sustainability initiatives. The engineer manages building operations and preventative maintenance, oversees capital improvement projects, and coordinates contractors, vendors, and technicians. The position supports regulatory compliance, facility emergency response, technical documentation and drawings, project planning and execution, and technical support for maintenance and production teams. Projects may be valued up to several million dollars.

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.
Knowledge of building codes, OSHA guidelines, EPA rules, NFPA, and NEC compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage daily building operations, including HVAC, utilities, backup power, plumbing, compressed air, fire safety, and security systems.
Develop, schedule, and execute preventative maintenance programs to optimize equipment lifecycles.
Oversee capital improvement projects, including renovations, space planning, and equipment upgrades, from scope through completion.
Supervise contractors, vendors, and technicians to ensure quality, timely delivery, and adherence to safety protocols.
Monitor building energy consumption and design carbon-reduction or cost-saving environmental initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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 and modifications to existing equipment, and create equipment specifications.
Gather project information and costs; evaluate contractor bids; prepare management proposals; obtain approvals; 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 teams.
Provide technical support to maintenance during system and machine breakdowns.
Provide training and written procedures to production personnel.
Collaborate 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 goals of the position and department.