Facility Engineer

Title:

Facility Engineer

Position Type:
Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area:
Finance and Administration

Department:
Facilities Management

Location:

Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

Provides assistance to the various divisions in Facilities Management with engineering support for the management, maintenance and repair of campus facilities and infrastructure. Ensure oversight of technical designs for the department's repairs to building systems and small construction contracts; engineering support and assistance to the division departments maintaining the campus buildings' electrical, plumbing, heating/air-conditioning, and other systems; and provides oversight of Elon's energy management program and monitoring of utility usage.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities.

Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with more than 8 years of experience with the following relevant work experience:
Mechanical or electrical engineering design or project management in large commercial or educational facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Position requires a broad-based knowledge of all phases of major building design, construction, and maintenance methods with a strong background in mechanical equipment and HVAC systems, including energy management system interfaces. Knowledgeable in design and operation of building systems; specification writing and interpretation; construction budgeting and control; and a basic understanding of current federal, state, and local environmental rules, regulations, and building codes.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

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