Senior Facilities Engineer

Cogent Infotech Pvt. Ltd.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Infotech Pvt. Ltd. in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking an experienced capital projects leader to drive projects from concept through closeout.

You will oversee multiple projects, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and champion safety and regulatory compliance across sites and contractors. You will provide engineering leadership, collaborating with operations, maintenance and partners to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet quality and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital projects through lifecycle phases.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Understanding electrical requirements for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects through all lifecycle phases (concept, scope, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, closeout).
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, managing scope, budgets, schedules, resources and risks for successful delivery.
• Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; participate in safety reviews and audits.
• Provide engineering leadership and collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external partners to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions meeting requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical PLC Understanding

Job description

• Lead and manage capital projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including concept development, scope definition, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while managing scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and project risks to ensure successful delivery against business objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, participating in safety reviews, field audits, and contractor safety activities.
• Provide engineering leadership and technical guidance, collaborating with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external partners to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that meet operational and quality requirements.

Skills:

• Project Management, Mechanical Aptitude (Hydraulics/Pneumatics), Basic Electrical PLC Understanding (Understands electrical requirements for equipment)