Thales Defense & Security, Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Facilities Engineer
Clarksburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$32.86/hr - $41.99/hr
4+ years expThales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, serving the defense industry for over 60 years. They are seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to oversee facility infrastructure projects and ensure the maintenance and operation of critical building systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist the planning, design, specification, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation of facility infrastructure projects, including expansions, upgrades, reconfigurations, and new installations
Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, plumbing, fire/life safety, BaS/Building automation Systems, clean rooms/utilities
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, reliability-centered maintenance strategies, and predictive maintenance initiatives to maximize uptime and extend equipment life
Support capital and expense budgets for facilities projects and maintenance activities; prepare cost estimates, justifications, and ROI analyses
Ensure full compliance with local, state, federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, building codes, environmental standards, GMP if in regulated industries), internal policies, and industry best practices
Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures, system downtime, or operational issues; develop and execute corrective and preventive actions
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, HSE, quality, project management) and external vendors/contractors to support facility needs
Perform energy audits, identify efficiency improvement opportunities, and lead sustainability initiatives (e.g., reducing energy/water usage, implementing green technologies)
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior facilities engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams
Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, vendor submittals, and as-built documentation
Support emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity planning for facility systems
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire
Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English
High School/GED required, Associate's degree preferred
4+ years of experience in facilities engineering, operations, or maintenance
Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, fire/life safety, clean rooms, and BAS
Knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, building codes, GMP)
Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and troubleshooting facility systems
Ability to support capital projects, coordinate vendors, and work with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
Strong teamwork and mentoring skills
Excellent Time Management skills
Must participate in an on-call rotation and be available for after-hours or weekend work as needed
Computer Skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ticketing systems
Must be able to lift 55 lbs. without assistance
Clean driving record required
Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Company
Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Denise Wright
Principal Resourcing Partner
Glen Parker
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-11-05
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