Senior Plant Engineer – Facilities & Utilities

Intellectt Inc; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and

Job summary

Intellectt is seeking a Plant Engineer to support a major facility expansion, representing site operations during design and coordinating with an external engineering firm to ensure practical, maintainable facilities for long-term operation.

The role emphasizes reviewing HVAC, utilities, piping, and equipment designs, providing operations-focused feedback, and guiding the transition into facility operations as construction progresses.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of engineering experience in a plant, facilities or utilities environment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems and/or water pretreatment.
• Working knowledge of plant utilities, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Experience supporting facility expansions or capital projects.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages and provide technical feedback.
• Experience coordinating between site operations and external engineering or design teams.
• Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site engineering representative and primary operations contact throughout the design phase.
• Review HVAC, utilities, piping, plumbing, and equipment designs and provide operations-focused feedback.
• Evaluate P&IDs, equipment specifications, utility loads, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and help resolve technical issues involving facility systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, the project team, and the external design firm to align requirements and design decisions.
• Ensure proposed systems support reliable operation, maintenance access, and long-term facility needs.
• Support the transition into facility and utility operations as the project progresses.

Skills

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Coordination

Tools

HVAC systems

Job description

Job Title: Plant Engineer - Facilities & Utilities

Company: Intellectt

Position Overview

A leading pharmaceutical organization is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to support a major facility expansion. This engineer will represent site operations during conceptual and detailed design, working with the internal project team and an external engineering firm to ensure the facility is practical, maintainable, and ready for long-term operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the site engineering representative and primary operations contact throughout the design phase.
• Review HVAC, utilities, piping, plumbing, and equipment designs and provide operations-focused feedback.
• Evaluate P&IDs, equipment specifications, utility loads, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and help resolve technical issues involving facility systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, the project team, and the external design firm to align requirements and design decisions.
• Ensure proposed systems support reliable operation, maintenance access, and long-term facility needs.
• Support the transition into facility and utility operations as the project progresses.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years of engineering experience in a plant, facilities, or utilities environment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems and/or water pretreatment.
• Working knowledge of plant utilities, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Experience supporting facility expansions or capital projects.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages and provide technical feedback.
• Experience coordinating between site operations and external engineering or design teams.
• Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology facility experience; medical device utilities experience will also be considered.
• Experience supporting laboratories and general amenity spaces.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls.
• Experience with energy recovery systems, including exhaust heat recovery.

This role offers direct involvement in a significant pharmaceutical facility expansion, with influence over key design decisions and potential progression into ongoing facility operations.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
• Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.