Sr Facilities Engineer

Actalent is seeking a Facilities Engineer to lead projects from concept through implementation, ensuring facility assets support operational needs, comply with company and government requirements, and meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

About the role

The Facilities Engineer plans, designs, and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and modification of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, using advanced technical knowledge and project management skills to improve facility performance and reliability within a manufacturing environment.

The role involves both office-based tasks (planning, design, cost estimation, coordination with architecture and engineering partners) and on-site activities (inspecting construction and installation work). Regular interaction with internal stakeholders, high-level leaders, and external vendors and contractors is required. Projects may run concurrently, demanding effective time management and independent work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Gather and review data on facility and equipment specifications, company and government restrictions, required completion dates, and construction feasibility to develop effective solutions.
• Coordinate with architecture and engineering firms to develop design criteria and prepare detailed layout and construction drawings.
• Prepare bid sheets, scopes of work, and contracts for construction projects and facilities acquisition activities.
• Review and estimate design and project costs, including equipment, installation, labor, materials, site preparation, and other related expenses.
• Inspect, or direct the inspection of, construction and installation progress to ensure conformance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and schedules.
• Deliver and manage assigned projects from design through implementation, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to facility processes, systems, and equipment to enhance safety, reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Provide in-depth analysis of facility-related issues and recommend process or design improvements to stakeholders.
• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors, to align on project requirements and objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to higher-level internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Coach, guide, and provide technical support to lower-level professionals and other team members within the facilities function.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams, including delegating tasks and reviewing the work products of others when managing projects.
• Ensure that all facilities projects and maintenance activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Support ongoing equipment maintenance strategies within manufacturing facilities to maximize uptime and extend asset life.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a university degree, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree.
• Advanced knowledge of facilities engineering, including planning, design, and oversight of equipment, machinery, buildings, and structures.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment maintenance within a facilities or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in coordinating with architecture and engineering firms to develop design criteria and detailed layout drawings.
• Experience preparing bid documents and contracts for construction and facility acquisition projects.
• Strong skills in estimating design and project costs, including equipment, installation, labor, materials, and preparation.
• Experience inspecting construction and installation work to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Capability to work independently with limited supervision and determine appropriate approaches to complex technical problems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide in-depth analysis and recommendations for process and system improvements.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with higher-level internal and external customers and vendors.
• Practical knowledge of project management principles and methods.

Skills

• Experience in facilities engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing or supporting manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Experience leading projects that require delegation of tasks and review of others’ work products.
• Track record of implementing improvements to processes, systems, or products to enhance performance in a facilities or manufacturing context.
• Comfort working on complex problems that require understanding multiple technical domains or job areas.
• Interest in mentoring and developing lower-level specialists and colleagues within the facilities function.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a contract position based in Mounds View, MN, with a fully onsite work environment.

This position is anticipated to close on August 18, 2026.