Sr Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Production Line & Plant Design Design and optimize production line layouts to support new equipment installations, line modifications, capacity expansions, and plant reconfigurations. Develop layout concepts that balance efficiency, safety, ergonomics, maintainability, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate infrastructure requirements (power, compressed air, water, wastewater, steam, HVAC, and data) for new and existing production equipment. Support drawing updates due to equipment moves, process changes, or facility upgrades. Support troubleshooting of infrastructure-related issues impacting production. Support capital and continuous improvement projects by providing infrastructure designs, layouts, and utility assessments. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, contractors, and engineering firms as needed. Support contractor scope development, technical reviews, and on-site execution for infrastructure-related projects. Ensure infrastructure designs align with safety standards, codes, and company engineering guidelines. Support facility safety initiatives, including maintaining infrastructure drawings used for safety analysis and compliance. Apply manufacturing best practices and continuous improvement principles to infrastructure design and utility management. Contribute to the development and enforcement of engineering standards related to plant infrastructure and layouts. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree is a plus 5+ years experience creating and maintaining CAD drawings for manufacturing environments (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar). Understanding of plant utilities and infrastructure within an industrial or food & beverage manufacturing environment. 5+ years experience with production line layout design and facility coordination. Strong technical documentation and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and cross-functional teams. Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA, local building and electrical codes). Experience in coffee, food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing. Familiarity with utility monitoring tools or data visualization platforms. Experience supporting capital projects and contractor coordination. Hands-on production floor experience. Strong spatial and systems thinking Attention to detail and documentation accuracy Practical, solutions-oriented engineering approach Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities