Industry
Fact-checked

At AboutMechanics, we're committed to delivering accurate, trustworthy information. Our expert-authored content is rigorously fact-checked and sourced from credible authorities. Discover how we uphold the highest standards in providing you with reliable knowledge.

Learn more...

What is a Facilities Engineer?

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

Facilities engineers are involved in the creation of the various systems that drive a manufacturing plant. Along with designing the layout for the production process, a person in this position will also be actively involved in the design for the utility systems within the space, including power sources, climate control, water, and lighting. Depending on the application, he or she will also be involved in more specialized system design and maintenance, such as the processing of chemicals or environmental controls.

In addition to being actively engaged in the design and construction of plant systems, the facilities engineer will also often oversee the ongoing operation of the various systems. The engineer will often specify the maintenance schedule for each operating system within the building, including any downtime for part replacement and efficiency testing. Depending on the size and complexity of the plant, a company may choose to employ more than one facilities engineer. This provides the opportunity for each of the engineers to focus on specific aspects of the overall operation, and work to ensure all systems are working at optimum efficiency.

A facilities engineer is responsible for designing the layout of the production process of a manufacturing plant.
A facilities engineer is responsible for designing the layout of the production process of a manufacturing plant.

During the design process, the facilities engineer will often work very closely with manufacturing engineers and construction project managers. Together, this team will determine the best options for production machinery, as well as laying out the flow of the production process on the plant floor. Once the design is complete and goes into operation, the facilities engineer will work with maintenance crews to ensure that daily tasks relating to the systems are conducted, as well as establish a recurring program of more comprehensive maintenance.

A facilities engineer may function as a consultant on the new construction plans of a building.
A facilities engineer may function as a consultant on the new construction plans of a building.

A facilities engineer may function as a consultant on the renovation or new construction of a building and production design, and hand off his or her duties to others at the end of the contracted period. In other cases, he or she may find permanent placement with an individual firm, remaining on one site or traveling to new sites when the company chooses to open a new location.

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including AboutMechanics, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

Learn more...
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including AboutMechanics, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

Learn more...

Discussion Comments

nagi

what the asphalt layers required (i.e design )for the heavy duty storage area ( more than 40 ton/square meter ) in addition to the trucks maneuvering

Post your comments
Login:
Forgot password?
Register:
    • A facilities engineer is responsible for designing the layout of the production process of a manufacturing plant.
      By: Chad McDermott
      A facilities engineer is responsible for designing the layout of the production process of a manufacturing plant.
    • A facilities engineer may function as a consultant on the new construction plans of a building.
      By: Minerva Studio
      A facilities engineer may function as a consultant on the new construction plans of a building.
    • A facilities engineer may work closely with construction project managers during the design process of a manufacturing plant.
      By: Kadmy
      A facilities engineer may work closely with construction project managers during the design process of a manufacturing plant.
    • A facilities engineer is involved in the creation of systems that drive a manufacturing plant.
      By: .shock
      A facilities engineer is involved in the creation of systems that drive a manufacturing plant.
    • A facilities engineer may oversee the operation of various systems in a manufacturing plant.
      By: uwimages
      A facilities engineer may oversee the operation of various systems in a manufacturing plant.