Senior Facilities Engineer

• 1st Shift
• Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000 Wake County Government
• 3.8 Raleigh, NC Job Details $88,538
• $159,359 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description This position is eligible for a Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000 What You'll Be Doing Are you an engineer or architect?

Are you inspired by buildings and the systems that keep them operating? If you answered yes, keep reading about what Wake County General Services Administration (GSA) has to offer. GSA is looking for a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide professional guidance and leadership in maintaining diverse facilities, making repairs to complex building systems and serving as Project Manager for renovations. Our portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings, totaling over 5 million square feet and vary greatly from cutting-edge new construction to one of the oldest and most unique high-rises in NC. Our facility inventory includes courthouses, EMS stations, libraries, health centers, detention centers and the list keeps going. Every day brings something new and we keep you inside the county, only traveling from Apex to Zebulon. If this appeals to you, take a look at what you'll be doing as our newest Senior Facilities Engineer. Es sential

Functions:

The typical day may start with you arriving to work tackling a handful of projects you're responsible for specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing system repairs and replacements, to overseeing renovation projects. With an inventory as large as ours, often we have unexpected issues to handle. This may be as simple as an unannounced inspection by a regulatory organization for one of our medical or jail facilities or troubleshooting the continuity of operations during a power outage or other utility failure. Physical Plant has 4 work groups: General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing. The Supervisors for these trades will often rely on this position for guidance in problem solving, modernizing systems, or coordinating resources among each trade discipline. Essentially, your expertise will be solicited and valued on nearly all things facility related.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Management:

This position keeps Wake County facilities, its building systems and related equipment operating as consistently and efficiently as possible. This includes assisting Trades Supervisors with troubleshooting system failures and ensuring that buildings are code compliant and meet all regulatory requirements.

Project Management :

T his position may function as or work collaboratively with Project Managers on establishing the scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation of the project.

Data Analysis:

Analyze a range of data inputs including building system information and financial, to identify meaningful trends that will assist in decision-making processes and interpret diagnostics on system operations in order to maintain the integrity of core building systems.

Leadership:

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and general construction principals and processes is required to offer guidance to all related Trades groups.

Planning:

This position assists in the planning of CIP projects based on completed Facility Condition Assessments and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing assessments. This position will develop preventative maintenance plans for critical building systems, equipment and components. This position will assess equipment life cycles to ensure predictability of required maintenance and planned replacements.

NOTE:

A criminal background and credit check will be conducted. About Our Team General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments; and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Information Technology or related field Five years of job-related experience Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Project management related certification (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Professional Energy Manager (PEM) Eight years of experience in an engineering

• or architecture-related field Five years or more 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 How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues using sound judgment. Strong project management skills, including the ability to work with multiple disciplines to successfully complete projects. Ability to read and interpret construction documents. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization using tact and diplomacy. Excellent computer skills, including the ability to manipulate large databases and extract relevant information. Proven ability to estimate, budget, plan, organize, and prioritize a large portfolio of projects. Strong troubleshooting skills, including the ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify points of failure. Ability to consistently adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles while setting a positive example for team members. Knowledge of workplace safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

About This Position Location:

General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type:

Regular Work Schedule:

Mon

• Fri 7:30 am
• 4:30 pm

Hiring Range:

88,538

• 135,000

Market Range:

88,538.00

• 159,359.

00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:

5:00 pm on 10/20/2026