Location: Norwich, NY
Salary: $125,000.00 USD Annually - $145,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Senior Plant Engineer
Reports to: Sr. VP, Site Operations
Location:
Norwich, NY 13815 (On-Site)Relocation assistance will be provided About the role As a Senior Plant Engineer, you will own the execution of site capital projects and serve as a technical leader for facilities engineering in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You'll lead cross-functional teams to design, build, commission, and transition utility and facility projects into Operations-while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance at every stage.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership, project ownership, and people development, with a direct impact on site performance, reliability, and long-term growth.
This job will have the following responsibilities: - Lead capital projects end-to-end
Own planning, execution, commissioning/validation, and close-out of small to mid-sized facility and utility capital projects. Manage scope, schedules, and capital budgets. - Deliver compliant, safe construction
Ensure all work meets site safety standards and cGMP requirements throughout construction, qualification, and handover to Operations. - Drive technical execution
Write and execute commissioning and validation protocols; approve technical documentation including change controls, POs, schedules, drawings, and sketches. - Enable effective change management
Serve on the Change Control Committee, evaluating and approving changes impacting facilities and utilities. - Shape the site's future
Own and maintain Facilities Master Plans, translating long-term site strategy into phased capital execution plans. - Support site operations
Act as a technical resource for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support; serve as backup to the Facilities Department Manager. - Build and lead teams
Manage, mentor, and develop Facility Engineers and Construction Managers; set priorities, allocate work, and grow technical capability across the team.
Qualifications & Requirements: - Education & experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline with 10+ years of facilities experience
- or Associate's degree with 15+ years of relevant facilities experience
- Technical expertise
- Capital project management in GMP environments (pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing)
- Utilities and facility systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building infrastructure)
- Commissioning, qualification, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Change control and technical documentation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word
- Leadership & communication
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to clearly explain complex technical topics
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop junior engineers
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced construction and operations environments
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