What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Systems Engineer - Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000 position at Wake County?
Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000 What You'll Be Doing
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
About
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; safe, reliable vehicles; and consistent corporate support to assigned business units. The department is organized into six major organizational service delivery divisions: (1) Administration, (2) Central Services, (3) Field Services, (4) Fleet Services, (5) Physical Plant and (6) Security and Safety Services. These service organizations support the four core businesses of GSA: facility management, fleet management, general government and criminal justice support.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Hiring Range: 76,986 – 107,785
Market Range: 76,986.00 - 138,582.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: This position will be posted until filled.
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration 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, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
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.
About
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; safe, reliable vehicles; and consistent corporate support to assigned business units. The department is organized into six major organizational service delivery divisions: (1) Administration, (2) Central Services, (3) Field Services, (4) Fleet Services, (5) Physical Plant and (6) Security and Safety Services. These service organizations support the four core businesses of GSA: facility management, fleet management, general government and criminal justice support.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology and Facility Management or related field
- Three years of job related experience
- A 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.
- Certification in programming language controls
- Five years of experience in engineering or building controls
- Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations, along with general construction knowledge
- Strong knowledge base and experience with building automation system installation, programming, and maintenance.
- Ability to program, modify, and diagnose issues related to sequences in one or more building automation systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including Air Handling Units (AHUs), Variable Air Volume Boxes (VAVs), pumps, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), boilers, chillers, lighting controllers, low-voltage control circuits, sensors, and automation controllers.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to take data from multiple sources to identify the point of failure. Ability to establish, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and building automation tools.
- Advanced critical-thinking and project-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in performing the duties of the position.
- Superior customer service skills, with integrity and a commitment to collaboration and forward-thinking efficiency.
- Ability to communicate and create effective documentation identifying problems and recommended resolutions from existing data sets. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to manipulate large databases and extract relevant information.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to conform with OSHA requirements.
Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Hiring Range: 76,986 – 107,785
Market Range: 76,986.00 - 138,582.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: This position will be posted until filled.
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration 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, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.