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Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870 Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76634

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Facilities Project Engineer - Civil based in Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY to support facility construction projects for manufacturing operations across multiple locations. This role requires approximately 50% travel on average, with travel demands increasing or decreasing based on project needs. Relocation assistance is available for this position. The role is typically aligned to Monday-Friday business hours, with flexibility to support project schedules, including occasional extended hours or weekends as needed.

 

This position supports the design, construction, and startup of new and existing manufacturing facility projects, with a focus on civil, structural, environmental, and architectural systems. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys leading technical workstreams, coordinating internal and external partners, and helping deliver complex capital projects safely, on time, and within scope and budget. You will play a key role in moving projects from planning through execution and handoff to manufacturing operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead civil-related facility project workstreams through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover to manufacturing operations
  • Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, and construction partners to meet project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals
  • Develop statements of work and support RFP processes for consultants, contractors, and construction partners
  • Partner with project managers, customers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, acceptance criteria, and execution plans
  • Support project planning by providing input on cost, schedule, resource needs, and scenario evaluation
  • Drive key project decisions related to scope, design, schedule, spending, and vendor selection
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, Corning facility standards, and project deliverables

 

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years of engineering experience in facility, construction, or project-based environments
  • Working knowledge of facility construction processes and fundamental engineering principles
  • Experience with project management fundamentals, including scope development, budgeting, schedule management, change control, and execution planning
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams, build relationships, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal stakeholders and external engineering and construction partners
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, and AutoCAD

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration
  • PMP certification
  • Experience with facility and facility equipment design and construction processes
  • Familiarity with procurement, bidder qualification, RFQ processes, contract terms and conditions, project safety, and OSHA requirements
  • Exposure to project delivery tools or methods such as PDRI, Stage Gate, or Last Planner

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.


The range for this position is $81,750.00 - $112,406.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

graphic location, nature of position, and year in school.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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