Corporate Facilities Engineer I

PNC•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Corporate Facilities Engineer I within PNC's Realty Services organization, you will be based in Charlotte or Raleigh, NC or Houston, TX. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) aspects of new construction and renovation projects across PNC’s retail and corporate portfolio. The role combines engineering oversight, design review, construction support, and operational integration to ensure retail banks and commercial office buildings are safe, functional, cost-effective, and maintainable over their lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent relevant experience required.
Experience with construction project management is required
Demonstrated experience in MEPF engineering, design review, or construction support within commercial or retail environments strongly preferred.
Strong expertise in construction drawing review, specification development, and document markup is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint required.
Ability to evaluate engineering designs for performance, code compliance, cost efficiency, and maintainability.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and exercise peer leadership in a matrixed environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence design and construction outcomes across stakeholders.
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
Specific certifications are often required.
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) systems for new construction and renovation projects.
Serves as the primary reviewer of test fits and design development documents, with a focus on system performance, constructability, cost, and long-term maintainability.
Conducts detailed reviews of drawings, specifications, and submittals throughout the design process to ensure alignment with PNC standards and project objectives.
Directs and coordinates activities of external engineers, consultants, and contractors to support successful project delivery.
Ensures conformance to all applicable municipal codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Works closely with Realty Services Design & Construction Project Managers to support construction administration activities.
Provides MEPF technical oversight during construction, including reviewing RFIs, submittmits, and change orders.
Leverages peer Engineer Managers (Facilities Engineers) to perform site visits and field verification within assigned markets.
Supports issue resolution during construction to maintain schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Helps develop, maintain, and continuously improve MEPF design and construction standards, with a focus on system reliability, lifecycle cost, energy performance, and maintainability.
Identifies opportunities to enhance standardization, efficiency, and overall building performance across the portfolio.
Evaluates and supports the implementation of new technologies and solutions that improve operational outcomes.
Supports facility operations and maintenance initiatives related to MEPF infrastructure across the portfolio.
Participates in inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) programs to ensure building systems remain safe and functional.
Assists with vendor management, contract performance oversight, and service delivery improvements.
Contributes to capital planning efforts, including preparation of project budgets and capital expense plans.
Ensures that assigned building infrastructure systems are maintained in a safe and operational condition through testing, specification, and lifecycle management.
Performs routine to complex engineering projects throughout a portfolio of properties.
Manages all aspects of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire safety projects.
Directs and coordinates activities of outside engineers and contractors required for project completion.
Ensures conformance to all municipal codes.
Prepares electrical, mechanical, plumbing or fire safety budgets.
Manages resources and materials within budget.
Prepares capital expense project plan.
Ensures that all assigned building infrastructures are safe and functional through testing and product specification/maintenance.