Senior Facilities Engineer – Pharma Design & Energy Lead

FITS LLC; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support development facility layouts and multi-discipline design reviews for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. You will lead design studies, provide SME guidance, and ensure compliance with relevant codes and safety standards on high-stakes projects.

You will coordinate with contractors and internal teams to deliver compliant, energy-efficient facility designs, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant pharmaceutical facilities design experience
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish
• Experience with project management and budgeting
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations governing manufacturing and design areas
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical skills for rigorous pharma process systems analysis

Responsibilities

• Support development 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 local, state, and federal 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 point of escalation for facility design issues across projects
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams with specialized knowledge
• Support procurement and EPC contractors with technical clarifications and design 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

Verbal and written English and Spanish

Project management

Budgeting

Codes, standards, and regulations

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Pharma process systems analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

FITS LLC is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support development facility layouts and multi-discipline design reviews for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. You will lead design studies, provide SME guidance, and ensure compliance with relevant codes and safety standards on high-stakes projects.

You will coordinate with contractors and internal teams to deliver compliant, energy-efficient facility designs, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement across