Senior Facilities Engineer - 1st Shift -Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Wake County; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Wake County General Services Administration (GSA) seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide professional guidance and leadership in maintaining diverse facilities, overseeing renovations, and serving as Project Manager. The portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings totaling over 5 million square feet, with a mix of historic and modern facilities across NC.

The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, coordinating resources, and ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facility Management, IT, or related field.
• Five years of job-related experience.
• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record.
• Equivalent education and experience accepted.
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Responsibilities

• Facility management of Wake County facilities and equipment.
• Oversee project scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation.
• Analyze building system data to identify trends for decision-making.
• Provide guidance across trades and coordinate resources.
• Assist in CIP planning and develop preventive maintenance plans.
• Assess equipment life cycles for maintenance and replacements.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

M/E/P knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Facility Management / IT

Tools

CMMS

Job description

This position is eligible for a Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000

What You'll Be Doing

Are you an engineer or architect? Are you inspired by buildingsand the systems that keep them operating? If you answered yes, keep readingabout what Wake County General Services Administration (GSA) has to offer. GSAis looking for a Senior Facilities Engineer to provide professional guidanceand leadership in maintaining diverse facilities, making repairs to complex buildingsystems and serving as Project Manager for renovations. Our portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings,totaling over 5 million square feet and vary greatly from cutting-edge new constructionto one of the oldest and most unique high-rises in NC. Our facility inventory includes courthouses, EMSstations, libraries, health centers, detention centers and the list keepsgoing. Every day brings something new and we keep you inside the county, onlytraveling from Apex to Zebulon.

If this appeals to you, take a look at what you’ll be doingas our newest Senior Facilities Engineer.

Essential Functions:

The typical day may start with youarriving to work tackling a handful of projects you’re responsible for specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, orPlumbing system repairs and replacements, to overseeing renovation projects. With an inventory as large as ours, often wehave unexpected issues to handle. Thismay be as simple as an unannounced inspection by a regulatory organization forone of our medical or jail facilities or troubleshooting the continuity of operations during a poweroutage or other utility failure. PhysicalPlant has 4 work groups: General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing.The Supervisors for these trades will often rely on this position for guidancein problem solving, modernizing systems, or coordinating resources among each tradediscipline. Essentially, your expertise will be solicited and valued on nearlyall things facility related.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Management: This position keeps Wake County facilities, its buildingsystems and related equipment operating as consistently and efficiently aspossible. This includes assisting Trades Supervisors with troubleshootingsystem failures and ensuring that buildings are code compliant and meet allregulatory requirements.


• Project Management :T his position may function as or workcollaboratively with Project Managers on establishing the scope, budget,design, schedule, and implementation of the project.


• Data Analysis: Analyze a range of data inputs including building systeminformation and financial, to identify meaningful trends that will assist indecision-making processes and interpret diagnostics on system operations inorder to maintain the integrity of core building systems.


• Leadership: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems andgeneral construction principals and processes is required to offer guidance to allrelated Trades groups.

• Planning: This position assists in the planning of CIP projects based oncompleted Facility Condition Assessments and Mechanical, Electrical, andPlumbing assessments. This position will develop preventative maintenance plansfor critical building systems, equipment and components.

This position will assess equipment life cyclesto ensure predictability of required maintenance and planned replacements. NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will beconducted.

About Our Team

General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments; and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Information Technology or related field


• Five years of job-related experience


• Valid Driver's License and \"safe\" driving record


• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Project management related certification (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Professional Energy Manager (PEM)


• Eight years of experience in an engineering- or architecture-related field


• Five years or more of experience managing projects


• North Carolina Professional Engineering License or Architecture Registration


• Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations, along with general construction knowledge


• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in the Facilities Management industry

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues using sound judgment.


• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work with multiple disciplines to successfully complete projects.


• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization using tact and diplomacy.


• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to manipulate large databases and extract relevant information.


• Proven ability to estimate, budget, plan, organize, and prioritize a large portfolio of projects.


• Strong troubleshooting skills, including the ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify points of failure.


• Ability to consistently adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles while setting a positive example for team members.


• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

About This Position

Location: General Services CenterRaleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Hiring Range: 88,538 - 135,000

Market Range: 88,538.00 - 159,359.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:5:00 pm on 10/20/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that mayinclude: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on jobrequirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you fromconsideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected.Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, duringand after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.