Facilities Engineer

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Retirement

Disability

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

PTO & Leave

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

NC State University Facilities is seeking a Facility Engineer to keep campus systems safe, efficient, and reliable. You will troubleshoot complex building and utility systems, identify root causes of equipment failures, and implement corrective actions to improve system performance.

You will support critical infrastructure, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, and air compressors, while managing multiple small projects from planning through completion.

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $86,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Building Maintenance & Operations

About the Department

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Essential Job Duties

Join NC State University Facilities as a Facility Engineer and help keep the systems that power our campus operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this role, you will apply your engineering expertise to troubleshoot complex building and utility systems, identify root causes of equipment failures, and develop solutions that improve system performance and prevent recurring issues. You will support critical infrastructure, including chillers, boilers, air handling units (AHUs), and air compressors, while managing multiple small projects from planning through completion.

This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on technical problem-solving with project management, equipment evaluation, and collaboration across teams. You will help shape solutions, support system improvements, and contribute to the reliable operation of the campus environment that serves NC State's students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Ready to put your engineering skills to work in support of a thriving university campus?

Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot facility and utility systems, investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and prevent recurrence.
• Provide engineering support for system operations, including performance testing, operational planning, and temperature, humidity, and utility load calculations.
• Manage multiple small projects simultaneously, coordinating priorities, resources, schedules, deliverables, and completion timelines.
• Develop project concepts and basis-of-design documents, including scopes of work, technical approaches, and cost estimates for bidding and execution.
• Review equipment specifications, engineering drawings, and project submittals to verify compliance with design requirements,