Principal MEP and Facilities Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, construction, commissioning, and enhancement of facilities across cultivation, manufacturing, laboratory, and distribution locations.

• Offer technical knowledge for HVAC, MEP systems, environmental controls, facility utilities, and building automation systems.

• Assist in the design and optimization of controlled environment cultivation facilities, focusing on temperature, humidity, airflow, ventilation, and CO₂ management.

• Coordinate and manage engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams effectively.

• Perform facility assessments and technical due diligence related to acquisitions, expansions, and capital projects.

• Evaluate facility infrastructure, utility capacity, and engineering designs to align with operational and business goals.

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Facilities teams to resolve issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

• Prepare facilities for GACP, GMP, and EU-GMP regulated environments.

• Advocate for OSHA compliance and uphold safe facility design and operational standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.

• Over 10 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, pharmaceutical, food production, cannabis, or other regulated facilities.

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, MEP infrastructure, environmental controls, and facility utilities.

• Proven experience in managing facility design, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.

• Skilled in coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) and facility controls.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to convert engineering concepts into practical operational solutions.

• Understanding of OSHA regulations and facility safety standards.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

• Experience in supporting cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, extraction, or processing facilities.

• Background in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), greenhouse, or indoor cultivation operations.

• Exposure to laboratory, clean-room, pharmaceutical, or other regulated production environments.

• Experience in commissioning, qualification, validation, or facility startup processes.

• Familiarity with GACP, GMP, and EU-GMP facility requirements.

• Proven experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, and complex design teams.

• International facility engineering experience, particularly with Canadian or European operations.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; Curaleaf does not provide immigration sponsorship for non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Generous PTO and Parental Leave

• 401(K) Retirement Plan

• Life/Disability Insurance

• Community Involvement

• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts