Senior Staff Engineer, Facilities

Facilities Staff Engineer, Senior Advanced Technology Environment
Location: Greater Washington, DC / Maryland Region

Join a team building some of the most advanced technical environments in the world. Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Facilities Engineer to lead the design, performance, and reliability of mission-critical building systems across their global portfolio of facilities.
This role is ideal for an experienced mechanical or electrical engineer who thrives in high-precision, highly technical environments such as semiconductor facilities, cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing plants, or complex R&D laboratories. You will play a key role in ensuring that facility infrastructure performs with the stability, precision, and reliability required to support next-generation quantum technologies.

What You'll Do:

Technical Engineering & System Design

• Set technical direction and oversee the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications and performance requirements.
• Define and support Building Automation Systems (Client) implementation and operations across sites and programs.
• Specify and oversee the installation of advanced instrumentation and monitoring systems for electrical power quality, consumption, and performance.
• Conduct rigorous system analysis of electrical infrastructure, including load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and arc flash hazard assessments.

Operational Support for Technical Spaces

• Partner with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure building systems meet strict operational requirements, supporting technical lab and manufacturing spaces.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting guidance to maintenance and operations teams on complex mechanical and/or electrical issues.
• Support engineering and sales teams by defining facility requirements for customer installations of our quantum computer systems.
  

System Performance, Monitoring & Compliance

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for building systems including lab and office environmental conditions, control systems, key equipment, and utilities.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance of systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable building codes, standards and regulations.
  

Vendor & Project Coordination

• Provide technical oversight and direction to external contractors and vendors for installations, repairs, and maintenance of building systems.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all building system activities and modifications.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 13+ yrs experience supporting complex facility infrastructure in environments such as semiconductor manufacturing, advanced R&D labs, or cleanroom operations .
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor, or quantum computing research environment with critical building systems and managing critical clean room environmental requirements.
• Deep expertise in mechanical systems design (HVAC, process piping, equipment layout) and critical environmental control for labs/cleanrooms.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E) and complex electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and building automation systems (Client).
• Experience defining and implementing MEP standards and engineering requirements.
• Experience managing large-scale, technically complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in facility management software (CMMS) and tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or related professional certifications.
• Experience designing or supporting complex electrical distribution, protection, and control systems in high-reliability environments.

Why This Role

• Work at the intersection of advanced engineering and next-generation technology development.
• Help design and operate high-performance environments where breakthrough innovations are built.
• Join a collaborative team solving complex infrastructure challenges at the frontier of science and engineering.

Travel: Up to ~20% (domestic and international)
Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package.