Senior Facilities Engineer -Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Wake County Government•Raleigh, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wake County General Services Administration is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide professional guidance and leadership in maintaining its diverse facilities, repairing complex building systems, and managing or collaborating on renovation projects. The portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings totaling more than 5 million square feet, including courthouses, EMS stations, libraries, health centers, and detention centers. The position works across Wake County facilities, with travel limited to locations within the county, from Apex to Zebulon. The engineer supports the operation, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of county facilities and their systems. The role provides expertise to General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing work groups; helps troubleshoot system failures and unexpected operational issues; and contributes to project planning and delivery. Projects may include defining scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation. The engineer also analyzes building-system and financial data, plans capital improvement projects using facility and MEP assessments, develops preventive maintenance plans, and evaluates equipment life cycles. The role is based at the General Services Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a regular position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A tiered sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. 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 that may involve 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 work to resolve issues using sound judgment.
Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels using tact and diplomacy.
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 follow 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 OSHA compliance.
A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

Project management-related 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 project management experience.
North Carolina Professional Engineering License or Architecture Registration.
Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations and 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 as consistently and efficiently as possible.
Assist trade supervisors with troubleshooting system failures and resolving facility issues.
Help ensure buildings comply with applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
Manage renovation projects or collaborate with project managers to establish project scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation.
Analyze building-system and financial data to identify trends that support decision-making and interpret system diagnostics.
Provide guidance to General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing groups on problem-solving, system modernization, and resource coordination.
Assist in planning capital improvement projects using completed Facility Condition Assessments and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assessments.
Develop preventive maintenance plans for critical building systems, equipment, and components.
Assess equipment life cycles to anticipate maintenance needs and planned replacements.
Respond to unexpected facility issues, which may include regulatory inspections or continuity-of-operations challenges during power outages or utility failures.
Participate in emergency preparedness and response operations, exercises, and training as required.