Facilities Engineer - Energy, Safety & Upgrades

LightForce; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

13 paid holidays

Premium medical/dental/vision

Group life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

Fringe benefits

Flexible working schedules

Job summary

LightForce is seeking a Facilities Engineer to oversee the safe, efficient operation of its building infrastructure, balancing hands-on troubleshooting with technical design. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and lead maintenance, upgrades, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, fully digital environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in building engineering or facilities management, a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and strong skills in CAD, MEP systems, and CMMS (MaintainX).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of hands-on background in building engineering, property maintenance, or facilities management.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints/CAD drawings, understanding MEP systems, and utilizing CMMS software (MaintainX).
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with EHS, Operations, and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Oversee routine upkeep for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and exhaust systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure facility operations follow local codes, OSHA guidelines, and environmental regs.
• Project Management: Design and manage facility upgrades, layouts, renovations, and capital budgets.
• Vendor Oversight: Hire, manage, and coordinate outside contractors and service providers.
• Energy Efficiency: Implement sustainability programs and monitor utility consumption to cut costs.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose infrastructure failures and perform RCA to prevent downtime.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Project management

Root Cause Analysis

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD drawings

MaintainX (CMMS)

Google Workspace

Job description

LightForce is seeking a Facilities Engineer to oversee the safe, efficient operation of its building infrastructure, balancing hands-on troubleshooting with technical design. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and lead maintenance, upgrades, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, fully digital environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in building engineering or facilities management, a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and strong skills in CAD, MEP systems, and CMMS (MaintainX).