A Facilities Engineer supports engineering activities surrounding planning, design, and maintenance in a number of indoor environments; including manufacturing facilities, power stations, hospitals, and offices.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Overview:
We are seeking a Facilities Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing facility expansion in Memphis, TN. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for large-scale facility upgrades supporting a major production transfer from Mexico and the onboarding of approximately 500 new employees. The Facilities Project Engineer will act as the owner's representative for up to $20M in capital improvements, including HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, clean room installation, mezzanine construction, epoxy flooring, and air handling systems. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the facility is fully prepared for incoming production by managing contractors, coordinating with municipalities for utility upgrades, and overseeing project timelines from design through execution. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with leadership, operations, engineering, and external vendors.
Job Duties:
Lead and manage facility upgrade and capital improvement projects from planning through executionServe as the primary liaison between the company, general contractors, and external vendorsOversee construction activities, including HVAC, electrical, clean room installation, mezzanines, and facility infrastructure upgradesManage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for up to $20M in capital improvementsCoordinate with municipalities and utility providers for power and infrastructure upgradesWork closely with building landlords and site stakeholders to ensure project alignmentEnsure compliance with safety, building codes, and manufacturing standardsTrack project progress and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholdersSupport long-term facility planning and future expansion initiativesAct as the on-site subject matter expert for facilities and infrastructure once upgrades are complete
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required6+ years of experience in facilities engineering, construction management, or capital projects within manufacturingStrong experience managing MEP systems and industrial infrastructure projectsProven experience leading facility expansions or major renovation projectsExperience working with general contractors and external engineering firmsFamiliarity with clean room environments and regulated manufacturing (cGMP preferred)Strong project management and organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively with executives, engineers, operations teams, and contractorsExperience with Root Cause Analysis (FRACAS) is a plusAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environmentQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
