Facilities Engineer Supervisor I - Austin TX

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to obtain Secret clearance. On-site in Fort Wayne, IN; no relocation available.

About the Role

As a Facilities Engineering Supervisor II at BAE Systems, you will lead a team of Facilities professionals to support site operations, improving safety, overall site performance, and meeting legal and contractual requirements. This role is critical in ensuring facility assets, utilities, and infrastructure meet operational requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations in highly regulated manufacturing and defense environments. You will report to the Facilities Engineering Manager and be a key member of the Facilities Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision
  • Supervise and lead facility engineering personnel, outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Establish work priorities, assign resources, and ensure completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development for team members.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Facilities Operations
  • Oversee operation and maintenance of facility infrastructure systems, including:
    • HVAC and environmental control systems
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • Emergency power generation systems
    • Liquid Nitrogen systems
    • Compressed air systems
    • Chilled water and cooling systems
    • Plumbing and water distribution systems
    • Fire alarm and fire suppression systems
    • Building automation and controls systems
    • Industrial gas systems
  • Ensure facility systems maintain required uptime and reliability to support manufacturing and mission-critical operations.
  • Monitor facility performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Engineering & Technical Support
  • Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting complex facility and utility system issues.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.
  • Support facility modifications, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Develop engineering standards, procedures, and maintenance strategies.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to facility operations.
• Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage facility improvement projects from planning through execution and closeout.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
  • Track project performance, risks, and expenditures.
  • Lead initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability improvements, and cost reduction.
• Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including:
    • OSHA requirements
    • Environmental regulations
    • Local, state, and federal codes
    • NFPA standards
    • Building codes
    • Government contract compliance requirements
  • Support facility audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.
  • Maintain required facility records, permits, certifications, and documentation.
• Safety & Environmental Stewardship
  • Champion workplace safety programs and safe work practices.
  • Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and contractor safety programs.
  • Partner with Safety Health & Environmental (SHE) teams to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety risks and environmental impacts.
• Budget & Asset Management
  • Assist in development and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
  • Manage service contracts, vendor relationships, and contractor performance.
  • Support asset lifecycle planning and long-range infrastructure strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of facility or engineering support experience.
• Experience in capital and/or project execution and support.
• Ability to disseminate and present site-relevant topics to leadership.
• Proven ability to drive change and garner support for results.
• Self-aware and participative leadership style, engaging all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory, lead, or managerial experience.
• Preferred degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance processes.
• PMP or FMP certification.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or related methodologies.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with fire systems maintenance, HVAC systems, building automation systems, AutoCAD drawings, utilities, energy policy compliance, safety, health, environmental, landscaping, snow removal, building structures, and roofing.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 – $134,921