STAFF ICONS, LLC · 1 week ago
Facilities Control Engineer Lead
STAFF ICONS, LLC is seeking a Facilities Control Engineer Lead who will serve as the enterprise technical authority for the design and governance of Building Management Systems. This role involves providing strategic technical leadership for environmental control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and quality systems.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the enterprise technical authority for Building Management Systems (Client) and facilities automation supporting regulated and non-regulated environments
Define, implement, and maintain standards for Client architecture, alarm management, data integrity, validation, and lifecycle management
Lead the design, commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy for facilities control systems, ensuring consistency and regulatory alignment
Own performance, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability of facilities control systems across sites
Partner with Quality to ensure control systems meet GxP, data integrity, and audit expectations
Act as the controls engineering subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and investigations
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to environmental control failures, system obsolescence, cybersecurity, and business continuity
Collaborate with Facilities, Quality, IT, and Laboratory leadership to align control strategies with operational and regulatory needs
Govern external automation vendors and provide technical leadership to internal engineering resources
Communicate complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline
7+ years of progressive experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or Client ownership within regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments
Demonstrated experience owning enterprise-level Client architectures (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls, Client) across multiple facilities or complex regulated sites
Strong expertise in HVAC systems, environmental control strategies, alarm management, and building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC, PLCs)
Proven experience leading validation and compliance strategy for facility automation systems, including audit participation and remediation
Deep understanding of GxP principles, data integrity expectations, and regulated laboratory operations
Ability to operate autonomously, influence without authority, and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent documentation, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering documentation tools
Preferred
Master's Degree
Professional Engineer license (PE)
Experience with room mapping, commissioning, and qualification activities for controlled spaces
Certifications such as Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or relevant manufacturer certifications in Client platforms