Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize production line layouts to support new equipment installations, line modifications, capacity expansions, and plant reconfigurations.
• Evaluate infrastructure requirements (power, compressed air, water, wastewater, steam, HVAC, and data) for new and existing production equipment.
• Create and maintain accurate 2D and/or 3D CAD drawings of production lines and equipment layouts, plant floor plans and utility routing, and infrastructure interfaces (electrical, mechanical, and utilities).
• Maintain a controlled database of facility and line drawings to ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation.
• Support drawing updates due to equipment moves, process changes, or facility upgrades.
• Monitor and analyze utility usage across production sites, including electricity, compressed air, water, gas, and HVAC systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve utility efficiency, reliability, and cost.
• Act as the technical owner or subject-matter expert for plant infrastructure systems and utilities.
• Support troubleshooting of infrastructure-related issues impacting production.
• Support capital and continuous improvement projects by providing infrastructure designs, layouts, and utility assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, contractors, and engineering firms as needed.
• Ensure infrastructure designs align with safety standards, codes, and company engineering guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years experience creating and maintaining CAD drawings for manufacturing environments (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Understanding of plant utilities and infrastructure within an industrial or food & beverage manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years experience with production line layout design and facility coordination.
• Strong technical documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA, local building and electrical codes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in coffee, food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing.
• Familiarity with utility monitoring tools or data visualization platforms.
• Experience supporting capital projects and contractor coordination.
• Hands-on production floor experience.

Requirements

• Will not participate in lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $130,700 - $160,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement.
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.