Senior Facilities Engineer: Lead Capital Projects

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mental health support

Parental leave

Retirement savings

Vehicle Purchase Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nissan Motor Corporation in Franklin, TN seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide engineering support for non-manufacturing facilities, including offices, warehouses, and training centers. You will lead capital projects, establish standards, and mentor staff to improve site performance.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across North American facilities.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology is required.
• Five to seven years of related experience at a professional level.
• One to two years in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees or contractors.
• Ability to develop conceptual level designs and cost estimates for future model studies.
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, welding, and mechanical fields.
• Above-average troubleshooting and computer skills; able to work without close supervision.
• 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering reviews, problem-solving activities, and Kaizen events.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technical consistency across North American facilities.
• Provide technical leadership for utility infrastructure, facility systems, and building performance optimization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for facility engineering, construction standards, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Lead capital projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, business cases, technical specifications, schedules, budgets, and funding strategies.
• Communicates with stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with engineering requirements.
• Support development of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Forecast facility investment needs and recommend long-term capital strategies.
• Analyze current facility conditions and propose future growth or renovations.
• Contribute to new facility construction and major renovations across the US and Canada.
• Mentor engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Support talent development initiatives including ASCEND program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, building codes, environmental regulations, and corporate requirements.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Project leadership

Cost estimation

HVAC control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Nissan Motor Corporation in Franklin, TN seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide engineering support for non-manufacturing facilities, including offices, warehouses, and training centers. You will lead capital projects, establish standards, and mentor staff to improve site performance.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across North American facilities.