Facilities Engineering Leader: Critical Ops & Infrastructure

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced leader to oversee Engineering Operations & Infrastructure within the EPO department.

You will direct maintenance of campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation across research, clinical, and academic facilities. Lead supervisors and technicians, develop maintenance strategies, and partner with stakeholders to advance capital planning and asset management across WashU’s 28

Qualifications

• Progressively Responsible Experience In Facilities Engineering/Operations, Utilities Management, Plant Operations, Infrastructure Management, Or A Related Technical Environment (5 Years)
• Higher Education Facilities, Research Laboratories, Plant Management, Or Environment With Similar Complexities (3 Years)
• Facilities-Related Supervisory (2 Years)

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation, maintenance, and reliability of campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utility distribution, and building automation systems.
• Ensures continuous, safe, and reliable operation of critical infrastructure supporting research, laboratory, clinical, and academic facilities.
• Develops and implements maintenance strategies, operating procedures, and performance expectations.
• Monitors system performance and operational metrics to identify risks, improves reliability, and maximizes asset life.
• Leads root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to equipment failures, utility disruptions, and operational incidents.
• Supports emergency response, incident command, and business continuity activities related to critical campus infrastructure.

Skills

Asset Management

Building Automation Systems

Capital Planning

HVAC Systems

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Maintenance Management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced leader to oversee Engineering Operations & Infrastructure within the EPO department.

You will direct maintenance of campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation across research, clinical, and academic facilities. Lead supervisors and technicians, develop maintenance strategies, and partner with stakeholders to advance capital planning and asset management across WashU’s 28