Principal Engineer, Facilities
Core
Develop, maintain, and optimize building drawings databases and oversee the operation of office and laboratory facilities including HVAC, utilities, and safety systems.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Facilities (Integrated Facility Management)
Builds
Operational facility infrastructure, safety compliance programs, and capital project delivery for pharmaceutical/laboratory environments.
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Facility Engineering
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering principles, HVAC systems management, capital project management, safety compliance (HS&E), vendor management, budgeting, root cause analysis, mentorship
Preferred skills
Biomedical/Chemical/Mechanical engineering degree, Clean Utility and HVAC design, GMP experience, AutoCAD/Revit/Maximo proficiency
Technologies
AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Maximo, Revit
Responsibilities
Maintain building drawings database and approve design changes; oversee maintenance of HVAC, boilers, chillers, and electrical systems; manage capital projects and year-end shutdowns; develop and enforce safety and security policies; coordinate with external vendors for construction and inspections; mentor engineering team and track KPIs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight