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Facility Plant Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Facility Plant Engineer to join our team and support the design, optimization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility utility and infrastructure systems. The successful candidate will be a technical resource for site-wide HVAC, utility, and energy systems, manage facility-related capital projects, and drive reliability improvements across operations. The role demands experience in supporting complex utility systems within a regulated manufacturing environment, along with strong project management, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, optimization, and continuous improvement of facility utility and energy systems.
• Support HVAC systems, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, hot water systems, steam systems, purified water systems, nitrogen systems, dust collection systems, and municipal utility connections.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance strategy, and reliability improvements.
• Manage capital improvement and facility upgrade projects from conception through execution.
• Assist with equipment specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, scopes, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure facility systems comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Support validation activities and engineering change processes.
• Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and energy reduction initiatives.
• Maintain facility drawings, operating procedures, and system documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support site engineering objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Experience supporting facility, utility, or plant engineering operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, utility infrastructure, and industrial facility equipment.
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through implementation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing, or other regulated industry.
• Experience with GMP environments.
• Understanding of commissioning, qualification, and validation processes.
• Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience supporting capital projects and facility expansions.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and industrial control systems.

Work Environment

The role involves interaction with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and external contractors, and includes a mix of office-based project work and hands-on plant floor support.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.