Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer - Chantilly VA Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay range: $32.57 per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the operation maintenance and optimization of building systems within a commercial life science facility. This role ensures reliable performance of mechanical electrical HVAC plumbing and control systems that support critical laboratory operations. The Facilities Engineer will perform preventive and corrective maintenance respond to facility issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance safety and efficiency in all building systems.

• Operate maintain and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC refrigeration electrical plumbing steam compressed air and building automation systems (BAS).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure uptime of critical infrastructure.
• Support clean rooms labs walk-in freezers and controlled environments requiring precise temperature and humidity control.
• Conduct inspections monitoring and testing of facility systems ensuring compliance with codes GMP FDA and safety regulations.
• Respond to service requests alarms and emergency situations providing rapid problem resolution.
• Partner with Facilities Engineering Lab Operations and vendors to complete projects and system upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities inspections and repairs in CMMS systems.
• Contribute to energy efficiency sustainability efforts and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide support for capital improvement projects renovations and new equipment installations.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards including lockout/tagout PPE and NFPA 70E procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in facilities engineering building systems or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC refrigeration electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for monitoring and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across multiple building systems.
• Understanding of GMP standards and compliance in life science or regulated facilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills (CMMS SOPs reporting).
• Continuing education is required to maintain compliance with codes safety and evolving technology.

Required:

• EPA Section 608 Certification (Type I II or Universal) required for anyone handling refrigerants.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Training ensures knowledge of general workplace safety standards.
• NFPA 70E Training electrical safety training for working around energized equipment.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training for safe maintenance and repair work.
• Opacity Certification

Preferred:

• Technical training or apprenticeship in mechanical electrical or HVAC systems.
• Professional Certifications (preferred): Universal EPA 608 OSHA 10/30 NFPA 70E BAS vendor certifications
• Stationary Engineer or Boiler License (jurisdiction dependent e.g. DC MD VA have different requirements).
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or other sustainability/energy management certifications.
• Building Automation System (BAS) Training/Certification vendor-specific (Johnson Controls Siemens Honeywell etc.).
• HVAC/R Certification advanced technical coursework beyond apprenticeship (e.g. NATE or equivalent).
• Water Treatment Certification if supporting boilers chillers or DI water systems.
• Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen Training desirable for process improvement in GMP environments.
• GMP Compliance Training often provided in-house but a plus if already held.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering Facilities Management Building Systems or a related technical field preferred. (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)