Plant Engineer – Facilities & Utilities

Job Title: Plant Engineer Facilities & Utilities
Company: Intellectt Inc.
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $65-70/hour
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Overview

A leading pharmaceutical organization is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to support a major facility expansion. This engineer will represent site operations during conceptual and detailed design, working with the internal project team and an external engineering firm to ensure the facility is practical, maintainable, and ready for long-term operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the site engineering representative and primary operations contact throughout the design phase.
• Review HVAC, utilities, piping, plumbing, and equipment designs and provide operations-focused feedback.
• Evaluate P&IDs, equipment specifications, utility loads, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and help resolve technical issues involving facility systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, the project team, and the external design firm to align requirements and design decisions.
• Ensure proposed systems support reliable operation, maintenance access, and long-term facility needs.
• Support the transition into facility and utility operations as the project progresses.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years of engineering experience in a plant, facilities, or utilities environment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems and/or water pretreatment.
• Working knowledge of plant utilities, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Experience supporting facility expansions or capital projects.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages and provide technical feedback.
• Experience coordinating between site operations and external engineering or design teams.
• Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology facility experience; medical device utilities experience will also be considered.
• Experience supporting laboratories and general amenity spaces.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls.
• Experience with energy recovery systems, including exhaust heat recovery.

Key Skills:

Plant Engineering, Facilities Engineering, HVAC Systems, Water Pretreatment, Plant Utilities, Piping & Plumbing, P&ID Review, Engineering Drawing Review, Equipment Specifications, Utility Load Analysis, Facility Expansion, Capital Projects.

Recruiter Contact:

Rudra Prasad Kunnath
Email:

prasad.kunnath@intellectt.com

Benefits: Employees hired into this position are eligible for benefits subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for the full cost of insurance premiums.
• Retirement: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
• Paid Time Off: No PTO is provided beyond what is required by applicable state and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.