Facilities Engineering Leader – Campus Infrastructure & Operations

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a seasoned leader to provide strategic oversight for engineering services, utilities, and capital planning across its 28 million-square-foot campuses.

You will guide teams, drive reliability, compliance, and asset management while partnering with stakeholders to support research, education, and patient care. The role reports to Facilities Management leadership and emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and long-term campus growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Work Experience: Progressively Responsible Experience In Facilities Engineering/Operations, Utilities Management, Plant Operations, Infrastructure Management, Or A Related Technical Environment (5 Years)
• Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree - Engineering, Certifications: CEM/CFM/FMP, 7 Years experience, Leadership responsibilities
• Asset Management, Building Automation Systems, Capital Planning, CMMS, HVAC Systems, Utility Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation, maintenance, and reliability of campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utility distribution, and building automation systems.
• Leads managers and technicians, develops infrastructure strategies, supports capital investment planning, and partners with campus stakeholders to maintain an environment that supports world-class research, education, and patient care.
• Describes leadership, staff development, safety culture, and workforce planning responsibilities.

Skills

Not Applicable

Education

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Bachelor's degree - Engineering (Preferred)

Driver's License required (MO D or IL E)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a seasoned leader to provide strategic oversight for engineering services, utilities, and capital planning across its 28 million-square-foot campuses.

You will guide teams, drive reliability, compliance, and asset management while partnering with stakeholders to support research, education, and patient care. The role reports to Facilities Management leadership and emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and long-term campus growth.