Principal MEP and Facilities Engineer

Curaleaf; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 131,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking a Principal MEP and Facilities Engineer to lead design, construction, commissioning, and optimization of facilities across its global portfolio. The role focuses on HVAC, MEP systems, BAS, environmental controls, and utility infrastructure to support regulated cultivation and manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial/regulated environments, deep knowledge of OSHA standards, and proven experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in regulated facilities (industrial, manufacturing, cannabis, pharma, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP, environmental controls, and facility utilities.
• Experience managing facility design, construction, renovation, or capital projects.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of BAS and facility controls.
• OSHA regulations and facility safety standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility design, construction, commissioning, and infrastructure improvement projects across cultivation, manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution sites.
• Provide technical expertise for HVAC, MEP systems, environmental controls, facility utilities, and BAS.
• Support design and optimization of controlled environment cultivation facilities (temp, humidity, airflow, ventilation, CO2).
• Coordinate and manage engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct facility assessments and technical due diligence for acquisitions, expansions, and capital projects.
• Review facility infrastructure, utility capacity, and engineering designs to support objectives.
• Partner with operations, quality, compliance, and facilities teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support facility readiness for GACP, GMP, and EU-GMP environments.
• Promote OSHA compliance and safe facility design and operation standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

MEP infrastructure

Building automation systems

Environmental controls

Facility utilities

Contractor coordination

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Principal MEP and Facilities Engineer

Location: Remote / Field : You need to be close to a major Airport

Travel: Up to 60% of the time

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Principal MEP and Facilities Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and optimization of cultivation, manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution facilities across Curaleaf's global portfolio.

This role focuses on environmental control systems and facility infrastructure that support highly regulated cultivation and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HVAC, MEP systems, building automation systems (BAS), environmental controls, and facility utilities, with a strong understanding of how temperature, humidity, airflow, ventilation, and CO₂ systems work together to create optimal indoor growing and production environments.

This individual will partner closely with Operations, Facilities, Construction, Quality, and Compliance teams to develop practical engineering solutions, manage contractors and vendors, support capital projects, and drive facility performance across domestic and international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facility design, construction, commissioning, and infrastructure improvement projects across cultivation, manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution sites.
• Provide technical expertise for HVAC, MEP systems, environmental controls, facility utilities, and building automation systems.
• Support the design and optimization of controlled environment cultivation facilities, including temperature, humidity, airflow, ventilation, and CO₂ management.
• Coordinate and manage engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct facility assessments and technical due diligence for acquisitions, expansions, and capital projects.
• Review facility infrastructure, utility capacity, and engineering designs to support operational and business objectives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Facilities teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support facility readiness for GACP, GMP, and EU-GMP regulated environments.
• Promote OSHA compliance and safe facility design and operation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, pharmaceutical, food production, cannabis, or other regulated facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, MEP infrastructure, environmental controls, and facility utilities.
• Experience managing facility design, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and facility controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate engineering concepts into practical operational solutions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and facility safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, extraction, or processing facilities.
• Experience with controlled environment agriculture (CEA), greenhouse, or indoor cultivation operations.
• Experience with laboratory, clean-room, pharmaceutical, or other regulated production environments.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, or facility startup activities.
• Working knowledge of GACP, GMP, and EU-GMP facility requirements.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, and complex design teams.
• International facility engineering experience, including exposure to Canadian or European operations.

$131,000 - $159,000 USD

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting‑edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision:

To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.

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