Facilities & Civil Design Engineer

Facilities & Civil Design Engineer 2

Published 10.16.2025

Company:
Safran Test Cells

Job field:
Mechanics

Location:

New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

Contract type:
Permanent

Contract duration:
Full-time

Required degree:
Bachelor's Degree

Required experience:

More than 3 years

Professional status:
Employees / Staff

Salary range: 88,

Job :

Summary: Under the direction of the Manager – Construction, the Facilities Engineer II is responsible for supporting the design and construction of test cell and civil works portions of equipment projects, building design and equipment interfaces during sales campaigns and throughout project delivery. The Facilities Engineer II will contribute to team efforts by defining the scope, producing schematic drawings/specifications, reviewing subcontractor deliverables, and supporting equipment work packages.

• Define scope and creation of 3D models of building elements and workflows.
• Produce request for quote (RFQ) integrating all technical & quality specifications.
• Produce mechanical, and electrical schematic drawings & specifications.
• Creating conceptual building drawings including site plans, floor plans, cross-sections, elevations, and drawing schedules.
• Support evaluation and negotiation with outside design & construction suppliers.
• Lead design charrettes and design review meetings.
• Produce and conceptual building drawings with equipment requirements & interfaces.
• Liaise with local architect/engineer(s) during design development.
• Support management of construction services through the review of subcontractor deliverables, requests for information, deviation requests, shop and as-built drawings, and construction documentation.
• Support equipment work packages by producing engine handling path studies, equipment stuck-up studies, equipment installation method statements.
• Conduct facility and equipment inspections and make recommendations for upgrades.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Perform facility inspections and make recommendations for upgrades.
• Support after-hour phone calls and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline required.
• 3 years minimum work experience in a Facilities Engineering environment required.
• Ideally 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of modeling and drafting (Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Siemens NX) and MS Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service and team experience.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment while exercising initiative and judgment as well as making decisions within scope of assigned authority.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills including problem identification, analysis, action planning and execution.
• Able and willing to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.
• Knowledge of construction standards, codes, and regulations with a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to prepare architectural drawings and specifications and determine compliance of structures/equipment to specifications.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

639 Campus Drive MN 55112

New Brighton

Minnesota, United States