Temporary Facilities Engineer (Multi-Positions)

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Temporary Facilities Engineer at University of North Carolina Wilmington will assist the Director of Utilities and Engineering in supporting and managing a campus-wide energy and infrastructure management plan.

This role applies engineering and energy-management best practices to existing and new facilities, coordinating with university departments and state/federal entities to realize energy-saving projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Licensure or certification may be required; preferred.
• Experience in design and operational strategies for reducing energy consumption and campus-wide energy management.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to estimate project-related costs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with university departments and regulatory entities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing energy/infrastructure projects campus-wide.
• Support engineering decisions and oversee implementation of projects.
• Collaborate with departments and state/federal entities; report during adverse weather if needed.

Skills

Energy management

Reading plans & specs

Cost estimation

Presentation skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Working Title

Temporary Facilities Engineer (Multi-Positions)

Job Summary

The Temporary Facilities Engineer will assist the Director of Utilities and Engineering in supporting, implementing and managing a comprehensive, campus-wide (or multi-facility) energy and infrastructure management plan and provide knowledge of best practices in engineering, and/or energy management for existing and new facilities. These projects may include new buildings, infrastructure improvements, major and minor renovations and whole building modernizations.

The position will perform engineering skills to effectively implement and manage design decisions and facilitate energy saving campus-wide projects. Along with new buildings, work may include infrastructure improvements, major and minor renovations and whole building modernizations. The position will have responsibility for facilitating reductions to meet mandated and desired requirements. The position will work with university departments, as well as State and Federal entities.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions, even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Work may require professional licensure or other certifications from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Qualification for professional licensing/registration preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience in design and operational strategies for reducing energy consumption; and experience in developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive, campus-wide (multi-facility) energy management plan is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of construction, including functional design, material, estimating, construction techniques and general trade practices, and governing codes and regulations.
• Ability to objectively review designs prepared by architects and engineers, including the ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to estimate project-related costs.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects effectively, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to make presentations to all levels of faculty, staff, students and outside groups.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days.

Department

Facilities - 35200

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40419

Vacancy Number

TSP5706PST

Job Category

Engineering & Architecture

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Work Hours

8am - 5pm

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

40

Anticipated Hiring Range

$32 - $45/hr

Posting Date

08/11/2026

Job Closing Date

11/15/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions