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Work directly with the chief engineer and stationary engineers * Work with third party contractors for facility equipment support, hazardous waste disposal and incoming process gas suppliers
Sr. Facilities Engineer
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$121K - $206K/yr
Work directly with the chief engineer and stationary engineers * Work with third party contractors for facility equipment support, hazardous waste disposal and incoming process gas suppliers
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Work directly with the chief engineer and stationary engineers * Work with third party contractors for facility equipment support, hazardous waste disposal and incoming process gas suppliers
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Work directly with the chief engineer and stationary engineers * Work with third party contractors for facility equipment support, hazardous waste disposal and incoming process gas suppliers
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A facilities engineer oversees the design process of buildings and the systems therein. A typical job for a facilities engineer is the design of industrial and manufacturing plants. As a facilities engineer, your responsibilities revolve around the production of blueprints and models using a drafting program. While you are often responsible for designing new construction, you may also be hired to address flaws in existing facilities, whether it be in the building itself, or a needed improvement for internal systems. To pursue a career as a facilities engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in engineering. You also need to obtain a professional engineer certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). They divide the exam into two parts, which you take after graduation, and after four years of experience, respectively.
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What is the difference between Facilities Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?
| Aspect | Facilities Engineer | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in engineering, facilities management certifications | Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, professional engineering license often preferred |
| Work Environment | Building systems, maintenance, and operations in commercial or industrial facilities | Design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems in various industries |
| Industry Usage | Real estate, manufacturing, facilities management | Automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, HVAC |
Facilities Engineers focus on maintaining and optimizing building systems and infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency. Mechanical Engineers design and analyze mechanical systems, often working on product development or machinery. While both roles require engineering knowledge, Facilities Engineers are more involved in building operations, whereas Mechanical Engineers focus on mechanical design and development.

Job description
Facilities EngineerÂ
As a Facilities Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for the design, modification, and maintenance of existing and new facilities infrastructure here at historic Pier 70 in San Francisco.Â
Role
- Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure supporting spacecraft manufacturing, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, liquid nitrogen, process cooling water, and other building utility systems.
- Lead capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning, including facility expansions, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, contractor coordination, budgeting, and schedule management.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Environmental Test, and various other teams to build out the factory in a scalable way.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for facility systems utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), driving improvements in equipment uptime, asset lifecycle, and maintenance efficiency.
- Implement and monitor facility performance metrics, including energy usage, utility capacity, equipment reliability, and maintenance targets, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including utility layouts, standard operating procedures, infrastructure specifications, as-built drawings, and equipment records to support long-term facility operations.
- Own the factory-wide master layout.
- Manage outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants for large infrastructure projects.
- Maintain Environmental Health & Safety compliance with OSHA, NFPA, environmental regulations, and internal safety requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase the reliability, maintainability, and scalability of Astranis' manufacturing facilities to support rapid production growth.
- Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses; perform root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
- Oversee hazardous waste programs, including storage, handling, transportation, and disposal in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree.
- 3+ years of experience working as a Facilities Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of and the ability to execute large infrastructure upgrades, including HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems.
- Strong organizational and structured project management skills.
- Must be onsite 5 days a week.
Bonus
- Experience designing and building cleanrooms.Â
- Experience designing factory infrastructure for aerospace or equivalent industries.
- Design experience using AutoCAD or equivalent software.
- Experience programming and operating digital Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Prior experience implementing a new CMMS.
- Experience managing an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program.
About Astranis
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Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
San Francisco, CA, US
Year founded
2015