Senior Pharma Facilities Engineer: Design & LEED Expert

FITS LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC in Puerto Rico is seeking a Facilities Engineering SME with extensive pharma facility design experience. You will support development facility layouts, schematics, and design documentation using CAD/BIM tools, and oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems across multiple projects.

You will lead design reviews, provide SME guidance on equipment selection, manage schedules and budgets, ensure compliance with codes, and drive energy efficiency and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) and 5–10 years of relevant pharma facilities design or related experience.
• Excellent verbal/written 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and experience in analyzing 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 LEED certification.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-project leadership

Problem solving

Pharma process familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

FITS LLC in Puerto Rico is seeking a Facilities Engineering SME with extensive pharma facility design experience. You will support development facility layouts, schematics, and design documentation using CAD/BIM tools, and oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems across multiple projects.

You will lead design reviews, provide SME guidance on equipment selection, manage schedules and budgets, ensure compliance with codes, and drive energy efficiency and safety