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Facilities Systems Engineer - Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000

Wake County

Raleigh, NC · Posted October 28, 2026

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Are you highly skilled in building automation systems and looking for an exciting career in one of the fastest growing counties in the Nation? If so, the Physical Plant division of Wake County General Services Administration wants to meet you! The Facilities System Engineer position performs professional work in support of maintaining, repairing and replacing county assets to ensure systems are operating at peak efficiency. The intent of this position is to support the Senior Engineers in the mission of achieving greater energy efficiency across the County portfolio. The position is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the building automation systems and providing technical expertise and engineering related to building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Primary Duties: Provide engineering support of controlled systems to GSA and its respective divisions. Work on the implementation and completion of special projects as assigned. Design and prepare complex reports for GSA presentations and internal use. Consult with the Senior Facilities Engineers and Senior Energy Engineer regarding system design compliance. Maintain engineered control and data management system design guidelines. Monitor building automation systems and identify and implement measures that will improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality and occupant comfort. Modify sequence of operations for control systems (while in operation or after hours) to reduce energy consumption and increase building comfort. Interpret and diagnose system abnormalities and repair building systems appropriately with the goal of reducing overall facility energy consumption. Analyze a range of data inputs including building automation, utility, and facility management sources to identify meaningful trends. Run and create reports created from building automation trends and utility data to assist in troubleshooting and the justification of energy conservation projects. Review building automation portion of design drawings and completed work on construction projects to ensure County standards are being maintained in new projects. Work collaboratively with Project Managers on establishing the scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation of projects. Work with contractors to complete projects or tasks as needed. Collaborate with other Trades groups to help maintain critical systems for 24/7 operations and run controlled systemservice-level repairs and projects. Respond as needed to support the actions of the Emergency Operations Center during declared emergencies as well as responding to adverse weather conditions such as snow, ice, hurricane, tornado, flood, etc. Direct the implementation and completion of special projects as assigned. *Position is responsible for facilities operating 24/7 and may be required to work outside the standard schedule as needed. NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.