Project/Facility Engineer

About the role

BASF Agricultural Solutions is hiring a Project/Facility Engineer for its RTP, NC site (on-site). The engineer leads capital and expense projects from problem definition through commissioning and closeout, and supports the safe, reliable and compliant operation of laboratory, greenhouse and general-building systems. The role works with Maintenance, EHS, R&D, Site Services, engineering providers, contractors and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assigned capital and expense projects from scope development and funding through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover and closeout, managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder coordination.
• Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot complex or recurring equipment and facility issues and develop solutions that improve reliability, performance and maintainability.
• Review multidisciplinary engineering work across mechanical, HVAC, piping, electrical, controls, civil, structural, architectural and fire/life-safety systems.
• Provide engineering oversight during field execution, resolve technical issues, monitor construction quality, coordinate startup and commissioning, complete punch-list activities and ensure a smooth transition to Maintenance.
• Develop technical scopes and specifications, support bidding and technical evaluations, review contractor and vendor proposals, and monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, schedules, changes and risks.
• Maintain complete and current record drawings, equipment data, warranties, commissioning records, operating and maintenance documentation and technical standards.
• Incorporate regulatory and site requirements, environmental impacts and operability into project decisions, and stop or suspend work when unsafe or noncompliant conditions are found.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Facilities Engineering preferred.
• At least seven years of engineering experience, with 10 or more preferred, including facility or manufacturing experience supporting equipment, infrastructure, utilities and process improvements.
• Experience leading projects through scope definition, design, cost development, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning and closeout, coordinating contractors, vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, proposals, quotations, schedules and technical documentation and apply building, mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety and occupational-safety codes and standards.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365 for technical records and analysis.
• Preferred: SAP, CAD or electronic drawing-review tools, building automation, computerized maintenance, asset-management, project-portfolio or document-control systems.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs including mental health support for you and your family.
• Family forming benefits and back-up child and elder care with discount programs.
• Mentoring and career development, matching gifts program, employee crisis support, employee discounts and a wine cellar.