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• Facilities Engineer III Cenergy International Hampton, VA Job Details Contract From $75 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Project development phase management Occupational safety regulation compliance Project engineering Contractor management Team development Schedule management Programmable logic controllers Electrical systems Bachelor's degree Engineering project budget management Leading team collaboration initiatives Pneumatic systems Managing projects Project resource management Hydraulics Construction project budgeting Project risk management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Senior Facilities Engineer III Job # 26-03436 | Hampton, VA 23661

Job Type:

Contract

• 6

Months, Potential Contract-to-Hire Schedule:

1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00

PM Lunch:

One-hour unpaid lunch

Overtime:

Not required Job Overview Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer III to lead and manage capital projects from initial concept through completion. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, mechanical aptitude with hydraulics and pneumatics, and a basic understanding of electrical systems and PLCs used in industrial equipment. This role will work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and suppliers to deliver safe, cost-effective projects that improve facility performance, reliability, and productivity. Key Responsibilities Lead capital projects through all phases, including concept development, scope definition, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, schedule, resource, and business objectives. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Provide engineering leadership and technical guidance to operations, maintenance, reliability teams, contractors, and external partners. Develop project budgets, cost estimates, economic evaluations, capital authorization requests, and monthly capital forecasts. Coordinate contractor selection, bid packages, procurement activities, supplier relationships, and construction oversight. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, quality requirements, and company specifications. Support capital planning, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and strategic business initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions. Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and project team members. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. 5-10 years of relevant engineering and project management experience. Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and risk assessment. Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. Basic understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, and equipment electrical requirements. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills. Knowledge of safety requirements, engineering standards, and contractor management practices. Top 3 Required Skills Project Management

• Experience leading projects, managing budgets, schedules, resources, and project execution. Mechanical Aptitude
• Understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Basic Electrical/PLC Knowledge
• Understanding of PLCs and electrical requirements for industrial equipment.

Pay:

From $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): Do you have experience managing capital projects from concept and engineering through construction, commissioning, and closeout? Do you have hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics? Do you have a basic understanding of electrical systems and PLCs used in industrial equipment? Have you managed project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, contractors, and project risks?

Work Location:

In person