Senior Facilities Engineer — Pharma Design & Sustainability

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

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking a seasoned Facilities Engineer to support development facility layouts, schematics, and design documentation using CAD/BIM tools. The role covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems, with leadership in design reviews and technical studies.

You will provide SME guidance on design decisions, manage cross-disciplinary deliverables and budgets, ensure code compliance, and help develop facility design standards and best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) and 5–10 years of relevant pharma facilities design experience.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills (English and Spanish).
• Shift: Administrative & according to business needs
• Experience with project management and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations governing manufacturing and design areas
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and experience in conducting rigorous analysis on pharma process related systems

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 support for LEED certification.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-project management

Problem-solving

Pharma process systems

English/Spanish communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

FITS LLC is seeking a seasoned Facilities Engineer to support development facility layouts, schematics, and design documentation using CAD/BIM tools. The role covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems, with leadership in design reviews and technical studies.

You will provide SME guidance on design decisions, manage cross-disciplinary deliverables and budgets, ensure code compliance, and help develop facility design standards and best practices across projects.