Senior Facilities Engineer Ill

PDS Defense, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit

401(k) Program

Paid Holidays

Affordable Medical Coverage Options

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Free Career Counseling Services

Skills Training Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer III to lead capital projects from concept through closeout.

You will manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project completion while coordinating with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external partners. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of engineering and capital project experience, with a strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic PLC/electrical understanding.

Qualifications

• 5-10 Years of Engineering Experience
• Strong background in Capital Project Management
• Manufacturing or Facility Engineering
• Mechanical Systems
• Equipment Infrastructure
• Experience with Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• Basic PLC and Electrical Systems
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Contractor Management
• Aerospace experience is NOT required

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through closeout
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project completion activities
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets, schedules, and scope
• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise
• Develop practical and cost-effective solutions
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external partners
• Champion a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in safety reviews, audits, and contractor safety activities
• Develop budgets, cost estimates, and capital forecasts
• Prepare capital authorization requests and economic evaluations
• Support capital planning and business improvement initiatives
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships
• Coordinate bidding, procurement, and construction activities
• Oversee project execution and contractor performance
• Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Mentor and support less-experienced engineers
• Build strong relationships across the organization

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Aptitude

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Basic Electrical & PLC Understanding

Electrical requirements for equipment

Collaboration with electrical/controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering

Senior Facilities Engineer III

Hampton, VA

Job ID #226832

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

Location: Hampton, VA

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch)

Pay Rate: $83.00/hour

Position Type: Possible Contract-to-Hire

Join PDS Defense, Inc.

PDS Defense is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer III to lead capital projects, provide engineering leadership, and drive facility improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a results-driven engineer who excels in project management, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Top Skills We're Looking For

• Project Management
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Basic Electrical & PLC Understanding
• Understands electrical requirements for equipment
• Ability to collaborate with electrical and controls teams

What You'll Do

Project Leadership

• Lead capital projects from concept through closeout
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project completion activities
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets, schedules, and scope

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise
• Develop practical and cost-effective solutions
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external partners

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in safety reviews, audits, and contractor safety activities

Financial & Business Planning

• Develop budgets, cost estimates, and capital forecasts
• Prepare capital authorization requests and economic evaluations
• Support capital planning and business improvement initiatives

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Manage supplier and contractor relationships
• Coordinate bidding, procurement, and construction activities
• Oversee project execution and contractor performance

Team Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Mentor and support less-experienced engineers
• Build strong relationships across the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

• 5-10 Years of Engineering Experience
• Strong background in Capital Project Management
• Manufacturing or Facility Engineering
• Mechanical Systems
• Equipment Infrastructure

• Experience with Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• Basic PLC and Electrical Systems
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Contractor Management

Aerospace experience is NOT required

Why Join Us?

Benefits vary by assignment and may include:

• Direct Deposit
• 401(k) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical Coverage Options
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Career Counseling Services
• Skills Training Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay (available in select locations)

Talk with your recruiter for complete benefit details.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled