Principal Electrical Engineer

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases.  We’re hiring a Principal Facilities Engineer, focusing on electrical engineering design to join our team at our new highly automated drug substance manufacturing facility in Saratoga Springs. The Principal Facilities Engineer oversees highly complex design and construction projects that focus on electrical infrastructure. Projects include renovation and repurposing of existing space and may include complete design and construction of new buildings. They will apply well developed and broad functional knowledge in a wide variety of complex situations on teams within the Industrial Operations & Product Supply (IOPS) site.

When & where:

• Location: Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
• Work model:  Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• Travel: 5% domestic

Discover your role:

• Utilizes a high level of expertise in facility electrical systems, designs, and operations to manage complex design and construction projects with minimal supervision
• Proactively identifies and addresses issues throughout a project life cycle to minimize impact to cost and schedule
• Conducts preliminary surveys and prepares schematic, preliminary and work drawings for the construction and maintenance of new or remodeled facilities
• Estimates cost of projects, writes contracts and specifications for labor materials, and equipment for construction projects, and secures bids from contractors
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning changes in contract documents and ensures that authorized changes are implemented, in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes
• Consults with architects, engineers, owners, and contractors regarding preliminary layout, construction procedures, and code requirements that apply to building projects
• Manages cost, schedule, and scope of facilities related projects including renovations, new equipment installs, and new construction
• Coordinates projects with other departments to minimize risk and impact to existing and ongoing operations
  • Compiles required documents for seamless turnover of new or renovated space/equipment to area managers and facilities for maintenance
  • Supports equipment qualification efforts an executes new equipment commissioning
  • Enters data for new area/equipment into existing quality systems and databases as needed
  • Coordinates any necessary specialized training for new systems and equipment
• Completes complex analysis and determines project feasibility and design requirements
  • Inspects existing facilities to ascertain their condition
  • Prepares reports depicting the condition, deficiencies observed, designs necessary for repairs, and estimated cost of repairs
  • Designs, prepares, and/or reviews plans of construction projects
  • Provides recommendations on growth direction with supporting justification
• Provides mentorship; manages a team of contractors
• Designs and implements work in compliance with all safety, site cleanliness, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP’s)

This role requires:

• B.S in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Principal Facilities Engineer: 8+ years of experience
  • Staff Facilities Engineer: 10+ years of experience
• Level will be determined based on experience

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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