Facilities Engineer SME

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Facilities Engineer SME serves as the technical authority for facility design across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and structural systems, providing subject-matter expertise on design decisions, equipment selection, and system integration. This role leads design reviews, technical studies, and feasibility assessments for new or modified facilities, manages multi-discipline design deliverables, schedules, and budgets, and acts as the point of escalation for facility design issues across projects. The role also drives compliance, safety, and sustainability standards throughout all design phases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Development facility layouts, schematics, and design documentation using CAD/BIM tools
• Support Design and specifications of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems
• Lead design reviews, technical studies, and feasibility assessments for new or modified facilities
• Provide SME technical guidance on design decisions, equipment selection, and system integration
• Manage design deliverables, schedules, and budgets across multi-discipline project teams
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal building codes, safety, and environmental regulations
• Develop and maintain facility design standards, guidelines, and best practice documentation
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Serve as the technical authority and point of escalation for facility design issues across projects
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams with specialized knowledge
• Support procurement and EPC contractors with technical clarifications and design reviews
• Contribute to lessons-learned programs and continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Integrate safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation into all design phases
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability goals, including support for LEED certification

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• BSc in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical facilities design experience or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in pharma process related areas
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations governing manufacturing and design areas
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and experience conducting rigorous analysis on pharma process related systems

Preferred

• MSc in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Project Management
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) – a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – a plus

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Facility design and documentation using CAD/BIM tools
• Design and specification of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and structural systems
• Application of building codes, safety, and environmental regulations governing facility design
• Development of facility design standards, guidelines, and best practice documentation
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations governing pharma manufacturing and design areas
• Rigorous analysis and problem-solving on pharma process related systems
• Energy efficiency and sustainability practices, including LEED certification support

Soft Skills

• Technical leadership and serving as point of escalation across project teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting cross-functional teams
• Coordination with contractors, vendors, EPC partners, and internal stakeholders
• Management of multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Contribution to lessons-learned and continuous improvement programs