Facilities Engineer

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$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) has been planning and building a new, ambitious kind of presidential library and museum since 2014. The library, currently being constructed in Medora, North Dakota, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and serve as a people’s library that brings Roosevelt’s values to life. Guided by the pillar principles of leadership, citizenship, and conservation, the Foundation partners with award‑winning designers and story crafters to build a sustainable, innovative institution that will impact the surrounding community and beyond.

The Facilities Engineer will be the steward of one of the most advanced, sustainable, and innovative buildings in the world. The role requires a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, conservation, and craftsmanship, maintaining complex systems while advancing our mission to achieve zero energy, zero carbon, zero water, and zero waste.

• Passion for sustainability, conservation, and innovation in building operations.
• Expertise in commercial building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, geothermal, solar, and water treatment.
• Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance programs, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with or eagerness to learn LEED, SITES, and Living Building Challenge (LBC) requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to lead, train, and inspire a team.
• Experience leading maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors with a focus on operational excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Operational Excellence
• Lead day‑to‑day operation and optimization of all building systems to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Implement and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maximize system life and performance.
• Monitor building performance data and adjust systems to maintain optimal comfort and sustainability targets.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the Building Automation System (BAS) to ensure efficient operation of HVAC, lighting, and other integrated systems, maintaining optimal building performance and occupant comfort.
• Operate and fine‑tune renewable energy systems including geothermal and solar arrays.
• Manage onsite water systems, including wastewater treatment.
• Work with the sustainability team to track and improve performance toward LEED Platinum, SITES Platinum, and LBC Full Living goals.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise engineering staff, contractors, and service vendors.
• Provide hands‑on training in advanced systems and sustainable operations.
• Foster a culture of pride, safety, and care for the building as a living system.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all building systems comply with safety codes, environmental regulations, and certification standards.
• Maintain life safety systems and emergency power readiness.
• Keep detailed maintenance and performance records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• An engineering degree combined with engineering‑level duties or a professional engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in building operations or engineering, with 2 or more years in a leadership role required.
• Experience with renewable energy, advanced HVAC controls, and water treatment/reuse systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with OSHA compliance & regulations, maintaining a safe work environment through regular inspections, hazard mitigation, and safety training preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in diverse indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Comfortable working at heights, in mechanical spaces, and in variable temperatures.
• Available for after‑hours emergencies and occasional weekend or holiday work.
• Must be able to distinguish between wire and component colors when performing electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• This is a full‑time, exempt…