Sr. Engineer, Facilities and Utilities, ARI Engineering Projects

Biopharma Careers; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Sr Engineer II to provide leadership for site infrastructure, utilities, and fire/life safety initiatives in a regulated biotech environment. This role coordinates cross-functional activities from concept through startup, ensuring compliance with codes and corporate standards.

The engineer will liaise with operations, EHSS, municipal agencies, and external firms, supporting permitting and regulatory approvals while driving safety and reliability in capital projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering experience
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital and infrastructure projects related to site utilities and facility modifications
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities from concept through commissioning, qualification, startup, and turnover
• Provide technical oversight for architectural, MEP, civil and structural design and fire protection systems
• Ensure compliance with local codes, fire and life safety requirements, and environmental regulations

Skills

Site utilities

Fire protection

Capital project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Sr Engineer, Facilities & Utilities, ARI Engineering Projects

In this vital role, the Sr Engineer II will provide technical leadership and project execution support for site infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering, and fire/life safety initiatives within a regulated biotechnology manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex facilities and infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with local building codes, fire protection standards, environmental requirements, and corporate engineering standards. The engineer will serve as a key liaison between site engineering, operations, EHSS, municipal agencies, and insurance carriers. The successful candidate will support capital projects and infrastructure modifications with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, operational reliability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support capital and infrastructure projects related to:
  • Site utilities
  • Facility modifications
  • Civil/site development
  • Fire protection systems
  • Manufacturing support infrastructure
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities from concept through commissioning, qualification, startup, and turnover.
• Provide technical oversight for:
  • Architectural, MEP, civil and structural Civil engineering design
  • Fire protection and fire alarm engineering design.
  • Stormwater and drainage systems
  • Site access and infrastructure modifications
  • Utility routing and facility integration
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Local town and municipal codes
  • Fire and life safety requirements
  • Environmental regulations
  • Corporate engineering standards
• Serve as the site interface for:
  • Town officials
  • Fire marshals
  • Building inspectors
  • External engineering firms
  • FM Global representatives
• Support permitting strategy, inspections, and regulatory approvals for site projects and infrastructure modifications.
• Partner with Facilities & Engineering, Manufacturing, EHSS, Automation, and Capital Project teams to minimize operational impact during project execution.
• Support outage planning, construction sequencing, operational readiness, and startup activities.
• Participate in engineering risk assessments, constructability reviews, and project governance activities.
• Drive technical problem solving, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives across site infrastructure systems.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams.
• Manage engineering design processes, support project during funding cycles, support project bid and buy-out processes, manage engineering resources during construction execution and administration, provide engineering support and resources to the project management team, manage equipment start-up and commissioning.
• Provide general site engineering support for existing systems and infrastructure, provide code and technical guidance for repair/maintenance work, provide engineering and troubleshooting support.
• Support the site fire protection maintenance program.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering experience
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, GMP, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of: IBC
• Knowledge of: NFPA
• Knowledge of: FM Global standards
• Knowledge of: OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of: Municipal permitting processes
• Experience with: Capital project management
• Experience with: Facilities engineering
• Experience with: Infrastructure upgrades
• Experience with: Construction management
• Experience with: Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external agencies
• Demonstrated experience balancing compliance, operational needs, and project schedules
• Experience supporting operational readiness and outage execution activities
• Experience with walk-in freezers/cold rooms, HVAC systems, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow benches, chillers & cooling tower systems, fire protection, fire alarm, close loop pumping systems, electrical systems/motor controls, building automation systems, building occupancy types including H-Room occupancies, chemical storage & handling, laboratory equipment/laboratory gasses, vacuum systems, boilers and steam/condensate handling, compressed air/gasses, cryo-gasses, cryo-freezers, fuel handling systems, chemical and fuel tank farms, data centers, architectural/roofing systems, elevators and elevator renovations, material handling equipment, warehouses systems and racking, loading dock equipment, parking structures, underground piping/utilities

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

. Salary Range

115,494.60USD -156,257.40USD