Facilities Engineer SME

Technical Engineering Consulting; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical & Engineering Consulting is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer SME to support a major pharmaceutical capital project in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The SME will provide technical leadership for the design, modification, and integration of pharmaceutical facilities and supporting infrastructure.

The role requires coordinating with engineering teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements, codes, safety standards, and sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related.
• 10+ years of relevant facilities design experience, preferably pharma or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating engineering design reviews and technical assessments.
• Strong understanding of building codes, OSHA, NFPA standards, safety requirements, and engineering regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop facility layouts, schematics, and engineering documentation using CAD/BIM tools.
• Design and specify HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and structural systems.
• Lead design reviews, technical studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Provide SME-level guidance on design decisions, equipment selection, and integration.
• Coordinate interfaces across disciplines and with EPC contractors and vendors.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Support energy efficiency, sustainability, and LEED considerations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related

Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CMMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Technical & Engineering Consulting is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major pharmaceutical capital project in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

The Facilities Engineer SME will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for the design, modification, and integration of pharmaceutical facilities and supporting infrastructure. The role will support multidisciplinary facility design activities involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, structural systems, CAD/BIM, and facility layouts.

The selected professional will serve as a technical authority for facility design matters, lead design reviews and technical assessments, and collaborate with Engineering, project teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements, applicable codes, safety expectations, and pharmaceutical industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of facility layouts, schematics, and engineering design documentation using CAD/BIM tools.
• Support the design and specification of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems.
• Lead design reviews, technical studies, and feasibility assessments for new or modified facilities.
• Provide SME-level technical guidance regarding design decisions, equipment selection, and system integration.
• Serve as a technical authority and point of escalation for facility design issues.
• Manage engineering design deliverables, schedules, and budgets across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between different engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Ensure facility designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal building codes, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain facility design standards, engineering guidelines, and best-practice documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, EPC organizations, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and design issues.
• Support procurement and EPC contractors through technical clarifications and design reviews.
• Integrate safety protocols, OSHA requirements, and risk mitigation into all phases of facility design.
• Support compliance with applicable NFPA standards and building codes.
• Drive energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including support for LEED certification, as applicable.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide specialized technical support to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement of engineering and facility-design practices.
• Support multiple projects and engineering priorities while maintaining schedule, quality, and technical requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant facilities design experience, preferably supporting pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with multidisciplinary facility design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, safety requirements, and engineering regulations.
• Experience supporting or coordinating engineering design reviews and technical assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Previous design experience with an Architecture/Engineering (A/E) firm.
• Pharmaceutical facilities design experience.
• Experience with OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) and API operations and processes.
• Experience with project management and engineering budgets.
• Experience with CMMS platforms.
• Strong technical writing and engineering report-preparation skills.

Technical Skills

Experience or proficiency in the following areas is highly desirable:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Facility layouts and engineering schematics
• HVAC systems
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical systems
• Fire protection and life-safety systems
• Structural systems
• Building codes and standards
• OSHA requirements
• NFPA standards
• Pharmaceutical facility design
• OSD and API manufacturing environments
• CMMS platforms
• Energy efficiency and sustainability principles

Position Details

• Position: Facilities Engineer SME
• Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
• Location: Carolina, Puerto Rico
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
• Contract Duration: Approximately 2–4 years
• Travel: Minimal; may be required upon request
• Expected Start: Mid-September
• Engagement: Independent Consultant / Contract

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level facilities engineering professional with significant pharmaceutical design experience who can operate as a Subject Matter Expert and technical authority within a large capital project.

The individual should be comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines, challenging and reviewing designs, resolving complex technical issues, coordinating with EPC and design organizations, and ensuring facility solutions meet operational, safety, regulatory, and project requirements.