Facilities Mechanical Engineer - #006508

University of North Carolina Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for up to three课程 per学

Comprehensive benefits package

Campus recreation center access

Job summary

University of North Carolina Asheville is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to join the Design and Construction Department. The role focuses on energy efficiency and sustainable campus facilities, overseeing projects from design to construction and ensuring compliance with campus standards.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of mechanical project engineering and 10–12 years in construction/design, plus 5+ years with building automation systems and familiarity with Automated Logic controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer license or reciprocity with NC within 6 months of hire.
• 4–6 years mechanical project engineering; 10–12 years construction/design experience.
• Minimum 5 years operating and programming building automation systems; familiarity with Automated Logic controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to architects, engineers, construction firms and general contractors for energy-efficient campus facilities.
• Ensure project compliance with campus standards and state regulations.
• Assist in selecting consulting firms and negotiating contracts.
• Provide strategic direction for mechanical systems and lifecycle planning.
• Review HVAC, piping, fire sprinkler and plumbing designs; participate in cost estimation for mechanical work.
• Manage projects from design through construction, including budgets up to $45M.
• Oversee building automation system integration for lighting, renewables, and power systems.

Skills

Project management

HVAC design

Building automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (NC) or reciprocity with NC within 6 months

Job description

Facilities Mechanical Engineer - #006508

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com – #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report – #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews – #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Position Type

Position Type EHRA Staff

Title

Title Facilities Mechanical Engineer - #006508

Position Number

Position Number 006508

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $98,000-$108,000

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Evening and Weekend work may be needed to meet the needs of the department, division and University. This position is expected to work such hours as prove necessary to complete job requirements.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time

Months per Year 12 Months

Position Summary

UNC Asheville is looking for a mechanical engineer to join the Design and Construction Department. UNC Asheville is committed to energy efficiency for which the design and operational aspects of our campus facilities contribute significantly.

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Provide oversight and guidance to architects, engineers, construction management firms and general contractors to ensure our commitment to efficient and well maintained campus facilities.
• Ensures projects incorporate campus facility standards and compliance with University and State Construction Office regulations and procedures.
• Assists with the negotiations and selection of consulting firms.
• Offers innovative, sustainable long-term vision, direction, strategic planning, oversight and consultation for mechanical systems.
• Offers expertise on design, evaluation and problem resolution for the Air Conditioning and Ventilation systems for the University, including ground source heat pump systems.
• Assists with the UNC Asheville Energy Conservation Program.
• Provides HVAC , piping, fire sprinkler and plumbing design reviews as needed.
• The position is responsible for preparing cost estimates on Mechanical aspects of planned projects.
• Provides Project Management including design and construction of a diverse portfolio of major capital projects in addition to renovation and repair projects ranging from $1K to $45M.
• System administrator for the building automation system, that manages the integration of control and monitoring of lighting, renewable energy, and electrical power systems.
• Position serves as University Energy Manager

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• The candidate should hold a North Carolina Professional Engineer’s License. Will also consider applicants with a license in another state with reciprocity and ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer’s License within 6 months from date of hire.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate practical experience of 4-6 years of mechanical project engineering experience and 10-12 years of practical experience in the construction/design engineering business. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of 5 years of experience with the operation and programming of a building automation system, with additional preference given to familiarity with Automated Logic Corporation controls.

The preferred candidate will be a LEED AP. The preferred candidate will be a certified Energy Manger, CEM .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of constituents
• Knowledge of best practices in construction/design
• Strong technical skills

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Posting Number

Posting Number E0562

Posting date 04/29/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Background/E-Verify

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at [phone] or email [e-mail] . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Supplemental Questions

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  • Other

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email to [e-mail].