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Job overview
The Engineer analyzes problems involving mechanical, electrical, and other complex building systems and recommends and implements solutions. The role supports maintenance procedures and management systems, oversees repair projects, reviews designs and construction documentation, and contributes technical input to university construction projects. It also participates in building inspections, warranty follow-up, and the development of university MEP standards.
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Full job description
Analyze cause, recommend and implement solutions for problems related to mechanical, electrical, and other complex building systems under existing conditions or resulting from renovation/new building systems.Assist with developing, documenting, and continuously improving maintenance procedures and guidelines by staying abreast of the latest technological improvements in preventive maintenance and other facilities maintenance activities of existing, renovated and new systems. Load that information for PMs and information into management systems.Manage maintenance repair projects, including budget oversight, communicating with customers, coordinating with other work groups, and directing contractors.Review design drawings and specifications for HVAC controls and other mechanical/electrical systems tied to new construction and renovation projects to ensure energy efficiency, maintainability, and compliance with standards.Provide technical input on construction projects to arrive at the best life cycle cost solution for mechanical and electrical systems. Participate in development of university MEP standards.Organize and maintain drawings, maintenance manuals, maintenance repair procedures, and guidelines. Further support the optimization of the maintenance management system.Assist and supervise the coordination of inspections of new and renovated buildings. Participate during inspections and follow up on resolution of deficiencies. Participate in the owners meetings and reviews from DD and post construction process. Participate in the review of construction submittals and close-out documentation.Make site visits on a regular basis. Meeting with owner, project manager, contractor, etc. Enter warranty data into tracking system. Follow up to ensure resolution of warranty claims.Perform other related functions as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with normal trade practices and is inspected for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisor. Attends staff meetings, safety training and meetings. May drive University vehicles. If driving University vehicles, must maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
How this job compares
Set against the 651 open Facilities Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$100–142K/yr297 salary ranges
- US median$36–43/hr118 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 71 open Facilities Engineer jobs in Texas and 651 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Facilities Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (476 postings).
- Education
- 210 of the 651 open Facilities Engineer jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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