Senior Facilities Engineer - 1st Shift -Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
About The Position
Wake County General Services Administration is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide professional guidance and leadership in maintaining a diverse portfolio of county facilities. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing complex building systems, supporting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades, and managing or collaborating on renovation projects. Wake County's portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings totaling more than 5 million square feet, including courthouses, EMS stations, libraries, health centers, and detention centers. Travel is limited to Wake County, from Apex to Zebulon. The position helps keep facilities, building systems, and related equipment operating consistently and efficiently. It supports regulatory and code compliance, responds to unexpected facility issues, analyzes system and financial data, and plans capital improvement and preventive maintenance work. The engineer assesses equipment life cycles and advises trade supervisors on problem-solving, system modernization, and coordination of resources. The position is based at the General Services Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A tiered sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. Employment is regular. A criminal background and credit check will be conducted. In emergencies, the employee may be expected to participate in preparedness and response operations, including temporary assignments with different duties, hours, or work locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
- Five years of job-related experience.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and resolve issues using sound judgment.
- Strong project management skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, including tact and diplomacy when working with people at all organizational levels.
- Excellent computer skills, including manipulating large databases and extracting relevant information.
- Ability to estimate, budget, plan, organize, and prioritize a large portfolio of projects.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, including analyzing data from multiple sources to identify points of failure.
- Ability to adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles and set a positive example for team members.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and personal protective equipment requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- The role requires expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and general construction principles and processes.
Nice To Haves
- Project management certification such as PMP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Professional Energy Manager (PEM).
- Eight years of experience in an engineering- or architecture-related field.
- Five or more years of experience managing projects.
- North Carolina Professional Engineering License or Architecture Registration.
- Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations, along with general construction knowledge.
- Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in the facilities management industry.
Responsibilities
- Keep Wake County facilities, building systems, and related equipment operating consistently and efficiently.
- Assist trade supervisors with troubleshooting system failures and provide guidance to General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing work groups.
- Help ensure buildings comply with codes and regulatory requirements.
- Establish or collaborate on project scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation for renovation projects.
- Analyze building-system and financial data to identify trends that support decision-making and interpret system diagnostics.
- Assist with planning Capital Improvement Program projects based on Facility Condition Assessments and MEP assessments.
- Develop preventive maintenance plans for critical building systems, equipment, and components.
- Assess equipment life cycles to support predictable maintenance and planned replacements.
- Coordinate resources among trade disciplines and advise on problem-solving and system modernization.
- Respond to unexpected facility issues, including regulatory inspections, power outages, and other utility failures.
Benefits
- Tiered sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
