Operations - Facilities Engineer

Summary: 

D’Youville University is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Engineer to support the planning, design, maintenance, and overall operations of the campus buildings, systems, and infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, continuity of services offered to our students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Responsibilities:

Systems Oversight & Maintenance:

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of HVAC, building management systems, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate and support preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics of building systems and infrastructure.

Project Coordination & Support:

• Provide engineering input on renovation and capital improvement projects.
• Review design documents and specifications from architects and consulting engineers.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for facilities projects.
• Provide oversight to 3rd party facilities services and various contractors hired to complete scopes of work on campus.
• Ensure University design and quality standards are met in all special projects, preventative and corrective maintenance initiatives.
• Provide project management where required.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all systems and practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including NYS Building Code, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• Assist with annual project coordination and reporting to the City of Buffalo’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
• Assist with scheduling, oversight of all required inspections and compliance reporting to the City of Buffalo and other regulatory bodies.

Documentation, Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of building systems, preventative maintenance logs, and corrective repairs.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track work orders and assets.
• Work proactively to identify, design, and propose capital projects which improve system reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Keep current a facility condition assessment database
• Oversee & monitor the campus utilities

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with maintenance staff, outside contractors, architects, engineers, and university departments.
• Provide technical guidance and training to facilities staff when necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, facilities engineering, or a related construction, facilities, project management degrees strongly preferred. 
• Demonstration of work experience with progressively larger job responsibilities in the related field can be considered in substitute for degree

Experience:

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or campus environments strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of reading drawings and understanding building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) and engineering standards required.
• Familiarity with New York State and federal building codes and environmental regulations.
• Must be competent in Microsoft365 platform, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, CMMS, and/or building automation systems (BAS) strongly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Internal drive and motivation to seek continuous improvement necessary.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Pay: $60,000 - $90,000 Annually 

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

About D'Youville University: 

Shaping the Future of Education at D'Youville University

D’Youville University, a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, is transforming lives through a unique blend of academics and holistic development. Committed to promoting a health mind, body, and spirit, D’Youville empowers individuals to realize their potential, thrive in their careers, and make meaningful contributions to society.

  A Dynamic and Purpose-Driven Community

Located on Buffalo’s vibrant West Side, just blocks from a bustling downtown, D’Youville University is deeply embedded in an energetic, diverse urban landscape. Under the visionary leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is undergoing an exciting evolution, with innovative initiatives designed to meet societal needs, elevate student experiences, expand career readiness, and solidify our role as a leader in 21st-century education.

A Place for Growth and Innovation

D’Youville University offers education across health sciences and business, with a range of degree levels, advanced certificates, accelerated paths, and community-engaged learning experiences. Our dedication to preparing students for successful careers is showcased in our national ranking for social mobility making us the top private university in the City of Buffalo.

Why Work with Us?

As a D’Youville University Saint, you’ll be joining a collaborative, innovation-driven community committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and transformative growth. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a university making a real difference—for our students, our community, and our world. Explore the possibilities at dyu.edu .

All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor.