Senior Facilities Project Engineer – Lead Major Infrastructure

Rolls-Royce Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 94,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Facilities to lead large-scale facilities projects and drive lifecycle improvements to central utilities and building infrastructure.

The role requires a strong engineering background, PMP-Certified leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across maintenance, IT, and operations. Travel both domestic and international may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years of experience in engineering and project management, or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and infrastructure projects typically exceeding $100K, including upgrades, installations, and lifecycle improvements to central utilities, building systems, and site infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) in alignment with facilities engineering standards, operational requirements, and project charters.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and contractor services in partnership with Purchasing and approved vendors.
• Manage the planning, execution, installation, and commissioning of facilities systems, including central utilities, building infrastructure, and supporting site services.
• Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers regarding project schedules, milestones, risks, and operational impacts.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including schedule delays, operational conflicts, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Support continuous improvement of facilities operations and maintenance processes, applying lean principles and best practices to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure and facilities system issues, including utilities, building services, and site infrastructure, working with maintenance teams and subject matter experts.
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for facilities upgrades, repairs, and infrastructure improvements while maintaining operational continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Facilities Maintenance, EHS, Operations, IT, and external contractors) to ensure projects meet operational, safety, and budget requirements.
• Analyze technical and operational challenges related to facilities systems and develop structured project plans to address infrastructure needs.
• Coordinate project activities with designers, engineers, contractors, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with site standards.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and ethical conduct, operating in accordance with the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support additional facilities engineering initiatives and strategic infrastructure projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Facility engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

PC

Job description

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Facilities to lead large-scale facilities projects and drive lifecycle improvements to central utilities and building infrastructure.

The role requires a strong engineering background, PMP-Certified leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across maintenance, IT, and operations. Travel both domestic and international may be required as needed.