Facilities Engineer

APPA; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

10% employer retirement contribution

EcoPass for RTD rides

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Facility Engineer for Housing Facilities Services (HFS). This position provides mechanical engineering support across campus facilities, overseeing HVAC systems, BAS configurations, life-safety, plumbing, and energy management. You will design solutions, review drawings, and participate in green building initiatives and LEED compliance.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a Colorado PE license, 5+ years of related experience, and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Active Colorado Professional Engineer license required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical/engineering experience.
• At least 1 year supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC systems across 150+ buildings.
• Configure and manage building automation systems.
• Support fire and life safety, plumbing, and energy/utility management.

Skills

Project Management

Supervisory skills

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license in Colorado

Tools

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facility management operation that provides around-the-clock support to over 10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Services include maintenance, repair, renovation, project management, capital construction, housekeeping and grounds-keeping operations. HFS has approximately 190 full-time employees and approximately 80 part-time and student staff, who all strive to give residents the best living experience possible.

Responsibilities

The Housing Facilities Services (HFS) team at the University of Colorado, Boulder are seeking applications for a Facility Engineer! This position provides a broad range of mechanical engineering and other support to HFS in 150+ buildings across campus. Responsibilities of this position include: oversight of heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems; building automation system configuration and management; fire and life safety systems; plumbing systems; and energy/utility management and conservation. This position sets design and performance standards, conducts field surveys, analyzes system performance, identifies problems, and designs solutions. Additionally, this role serves as a subject matter expert on construction project teams and provides input on drawings and specifications, and represents HFS on various campus committees that work on “green” building initiatives (Energy Master Plan, Climate Action Plan) and LEED compliance.

• Project Management & Operations Support
• Supervising the Building Automation Systems team
• Deferred Maintenance Program Management
• Building Systems Development
• Inspection and Analysis
• Commissioning & Engineering Support

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $96,000.

• Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
• Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
• EcoPass for free RTD rides.
• Opportunity for career growth within the division of Student Life and the CU Boulder campus!

What We Require

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Colorado.
• 5 years of experience performing job duties similar to those listed.
• 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience.

November 2, 2026

For More Information, please visit the CU Boulder Job Board website: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=75558

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.