Facilities Engineer

About the role

As a Facilities Engineer at LightForce, you will oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a building's physical infrastructure, mechanical systems, and utility networks. Typically balances hands-on practical troubleshooting with technical design work. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Supervise and schedule routine upkeep for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and exhaust systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure facility operations follow local building codes, OSHA guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Project Management: Design and manage facility upgrades, layouts, renovations, and capital improvement budgets.
• Vendor Oversight: Hire, manage, and coordinate outside contractors and technical service providers.
• Energy Efficiency: Implement sustainability programs and monitor utility consumption to lower operational costs.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose critical infrastructure failures and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent downtime.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical experience).
• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on background in building engineering, property maintenance, or facilities management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints/CAD drawings, understanding MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems, and utilizing Google and computerized maintenance software (MaintainX.)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with EHS, Operations, and IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license, EPA refrigerant certification, or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or OSHA 10/30-Hour General Industry.
• Hands-on experience with BMS/BAS platforms and SCADA systems.
• Background in cleanrooms, manufacturing/production operations, or lab facilities.
• Experience with hot work permitting, LOTO program administration, and spill response protocols.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 20 pounds (or more in certain circumstances.)
• Ability to reach and manipulate controls on equipment
• Ability to climb stairs, navigate ladders and access roof hatches.
• Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment
• Requires physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands

Work Environment

• Office environment (Average - "60% office, 40% active facility/production floor")
• Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air-conditioned environment
• Work is performed near moving mechanical parts, electrical components and occasionally with sensitive chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate

Perks (For US full-time employees)

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
• Group plan voluntary life insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits program
• Paid parental leave
• Fringe benefits
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.