Job Overview

Pay: $63.94- $112.02 per hour DOE

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Facilities Site-Lead Senior Engineer to support semiconductor manufacturing operations at a client site in Wilton, CT. This role serves as the owner’s representative for capital improvement projects and leads a multidisciplinary on-site engineering team supporting sustaining operations and capital execution.

The successful candidate will manage mechanical and process facilities systems across a complex manufacturing environment, overseeing planning, design, procurement, construction, and turnover activities. This position plays a critical role in sustaining operations, executing capital projects, and transferring technical knowledge to the client’s internal engineering organization.

This is a 100% onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity in Wilton, CT.
Relocation assistance available.
Work Authorization: W2 only. No visa sponsorship or C2C.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as site lead and owner’s representative for facilities capital projects

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of 5–6 engineers and designers

• Oversee planning, execution, and closeout of capital improvement projects

• Provide daily engineering support to maintenance teams and vendors

• Deliver projects from concept through construction and turnover

• Develop and review Basis of Design (BOD), Scope of Work (SOW), specifications, and construction documents

• Oversee QA/QC for mechanical and process facilities systems

• Support retrofit and new installation projects

• Mentor client engineering staff and support integration into reliability and engineering standards programs

• Coordinate closely with contractors, vendors, and on-site personnel

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ABET accredited)

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut or ability to obtain within 3 months (active NCEES record)

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical and process facilities engineering

• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASME B31.3, SEMI, NFPA, IBC/IMC, CT amendments, and ASHRAE standards

• Experience with HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, waste systems, gas distribution, and pure water systems

• Experience reviewing vendor submittals and supporting construction activities

• Field experience working with subcontractors and construction personnel

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience with design deliverables such as P&IDs, PFDs, details, and equipment plans

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience as a facilities engineer

• Experience with maintenance & reliability, utilities & infrastructure design, capital project engineering, and controls & automation

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or BIM360

Location & Work Arrangement

• Onsite position in Wilton, CT

• Monday–Friday, standard business hours (some flexibility)

• Contract-to-hire opportunity

• Relocation assistance available

• Must pass background check and drug screen

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)