Pharma Facilities Design Lead & Energy Efficiency Expert

JC Automation, Corp.; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. in the United States is seeking a Facilities Engineer SME to lead design reviews and technical guidance for pharmaceutical facility design. You will drive layouts, schematics, and system integration across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural domains.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with contractors and vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance energy efficiency and LEED-related goals throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical facilities design experience or related experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and BIM tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
• Strong knowledge of building codes, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of facility layouts, schematics, and design documentation using CAD/BIM tools.
• Support design and specifications of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems.
• Lead design reviews, technical studies, and feasibility assessments for new or modified facilities.
• Provide SME technical guidance on design decisions, equipment selection, and system integration.
• Manage design deliverables, schedules, and budgets across multi-discipline project teams.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain facility design standards, guidelines, and best practice documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Serve as the technical authority and mentor junior engineers across projects.
• Support procurement and EPC contractors with technical clarifications and reviews.
• Contribute to lessons-learned programs and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Integrate safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation into all design phases.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability goals, including LEED certification.

Skills

CAD/BIM tools

Building codes/OSHA/NFPA

OSD/API knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership/mentoring

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BSc in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

MSc in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Project Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

LEED Accredited Professional (AP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

JC Automation Corp. in the United States is seeking a Facilities Engineer SME to lead design reviews and technical guidance for pharmaceutical facility design. You will drive layouts, schematics, and system integration across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural domains.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with contractors and vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance energy efficiency and LEED-related goals throughout project lifecycles.