Supervising Facilities Engineer

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** Supervising Facilities Engineer
** Faculty or Staff:
** Staff
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** Full time
** In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
** In-Person
** Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:**$Rate of pay commensurate with experience
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* Start Date:

** 02/02/2026
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* Job Description:

** Facilities Management supports campus operations, planning, and sustainability across 60+ buildings (2M+ sq. ft.) and 300+ acres, with a staff of ~140 FTEs. The college is committed to carbon neutrality by 2037, anchored by a transition from a fossil-fuel steam system to a geo-exchange district energy system, paired with aggressive energy efficiency initiatives.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Facilities, the Supervising Facilities Engineer is the senior technical leader responsible for safe, efficient campus operations; optimization of the Central Heating and Chiller Plants; and future oversight of the geo-exchange system. This role drives energy performance, cost reduction, and sustainability outcomes while leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) supervisors and teams.## ## Essential Responsibilities
** Leadership & Operations
*** Lead and mentor three MEP trade supervisors; promote technical excellence and energy-conscious operations
* Serve as Chief Engineer for the Central Heating Plant
* Recruit, train, and manage plant personnel in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
** Energy & Financial Management
*** Develop and manage MEP and utility budgets; forecast and track energy use
* Identify and implement long-term efficiency strategies to reduce costs and carbon emissions
* Ensure compliance with energy codes and building performance standards
* Implement planned maintenance programs to maximize equipment efficiency and lifespan
* Coordinate third-party energy audits and assessments
** Technical & Project Management
*** Develop and implement Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), emphasizing low/no-cost improvements
* Optimize building performance through retro-commissioning and continuous system monitoring
* Support capital energy and plant upgrade projects from design through commissioning
* Maintain and optimize the Building Automation System (BAS)##

Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering (or related field)
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* Experience:

** 7–10 years managing complex facilities and central utility plants; higher education experience preferred
* ** Technical Expertise:
** HVAC, steam/hydronic systems, electrical distribution, and BAS
* ** Licensure:
** Massachusetts Second Class Steam Engineer License and/or Professional Engineer (PE)## Key Skills
* Proven leadership and staff development experience
* Strong financial, data analysis, and project management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication## Working Conditions & Physical Demands
* Ability to work indoors/outdoors year-round; lift up to 50 lbs.; respond to emergencies as needed
* Regular physical activity including standing, climbing, lifting, and manual tasks
** Hiring range** $127,225 - $147,434
** Background Checks:
** Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
** Special Instructions for Applicants:
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