Facilities Systems Engineer - Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000
About The Position
Wake County General Services Administration's Physical Plant division is hiring a Facilities Systems Engineer to support the maintenance, repair, and replacement of County assets and help ensure systems operate efficiently. The position supports Senior Engineers in improving energy efficiency across the County's facilities portfolio and is responsible for maintaining and optimizing building automation systems, as well as providing technical and engineering expertise for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The engineer provides technical support for controlled systems, analyzes building automation and utility data, diagnoses system abnormalities, and recommends or implements repairs and energy-efficiency improvements. The role also supports project planning and delivery, reviews building automation designs and completed construction work for compliance with County standards, and coordinates with contractors, project managers, senior engineers, and other trades. County facilities operate 24/7, so work outside the standard schedule may be required. The position may also support Emergency Operations Center activities and responses to emergencies and adverse weather.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology and Facility Management, or a related field; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
- Three years of job-related experience.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Strong knowledge and experience with building automation system installation, programming, and maintenance.
- Ability to program, modify, and diagnose sequences in one or more building automation systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including AHUs, VAV boxes, pumps, VFDs, boilers, chillers, lighting controllers, low-voltage control circuits, sensors, and automation controllers.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to use data from multiple sources to identify points of failure.
- Ability to establish, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and building automation tools.
- Critical-thinking and project-management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
- Strong customer service skills, integrity, and commitment to collaboration and forward-thinking efficiency.
- Ability to communicate effectively and create documentation identifying problems and recommended resolutions from existing data.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Excellent computer skills, including manipulating large databases and extracting relevant information.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and personal protective equipment required to conform with OSHA requirements.
- May be required to work outside the standard schedule as needed to support facilities operating 24/7.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in a programming-language control system.
- Five years of experience in engineering or building controls.
- Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations, along with general construction knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for controlled systems to GSA and its divisions.
- Implement and complete special projects as assigned.
- Design and prepare complex reports for GSA presentations and internal use.
- Consult with Senior Facilities Engineers and the Senior Energy Engineer regarding system design compliance.
- Maintain engineered control and data-management system design guidelines.
- Monitor building automation systems and identify and implement measures to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.
- Modify control-system sequences of operation, including while systems are in operation or after hours, to reduce energy consumption and improve building comfort.
- Interpret and diagnose system abnormalities and repair building systems with the goal of reducing facility energy consumption.
- Analyze building automation, utility, and facility-management data to identify meaningful trends.
- Create and run reports using building automation trends and utility data to assist troubleshooting and justify energy-conservation projects.
- Review building automation design drawings and completed construction work to ensure new projects meet County standards.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to establish project scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation.
- Work with contractors to complete projects or tasks as needed.
- Collaborate with other trades groups to maintain critical systems for 24/7 operations and perform controlled-system service-level repairs and projects.
- Respond as needed to support Emergency Operations Center actions during declared emergencies and to adverse weather conditions.
- Direct the implementation and completion of special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
