Lead Automation & BMS/DCS Engineer – Pharma Utilities

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Automation / I&C Engineer to support the design and delivery of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The role provides technical leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, ideally in pharmaceutical utilities. Strong leadership and engineering skills are essential, with a focus on BMS/DCS solution delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated strong frontline leadership skills and emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in pharmaceutical market.

Responsibilities

• Lead BMS/DCS system architecture and design.
• Provide technical leadership for pharmaceutical utility systems.
• Ensure systems meet GMP, regulatory, and intended-use requirements.
• Work closely with customers to develop and deliver BMS/DCS.
• Provide engineering support for Functional Safety Lifecycle activities.

Skills

Knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA studies

Knowledge of pharmaceutical utility systems

Knowledge of instrumentation and control valves

Knowledge of control system design

Strong frontline leadership skills

Ability to facilitate technical discussions

Experience in planning greenfield or brownfield projects

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Automation / I&C Engineer to support the design and delivery of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The role provides technical leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, ideally in pharmaceutical utilities. Strong leadership and engineering skills are essential, with a focus on BMS/DCS solution delivery.