Facilities Systems Engineer

About the Role

Are you a recent engineering graduate who enjoys solving technical problems and wants to gain hands-on experience with complex building systems? As a Facilities Systems Engineer I, you'll play an important role in helping support the critical infrastructure that keeps our hospital and multi-building campus operating around the clock. This is an entry-level, full-time opportunity designed for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in facilities engineering. Through a structured training program, you'll work alongside experienced professionals while gaining practical experience with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, and chilled water systems that support patient care, research, and daily operations across our campus. Over approximately 12 to 18 months, you'll participate in guided classroom and field-based training designed to prepare you for advancement into a Facilities Systems Engineer II role with increasing responsibility and independence.

Responsibilities

• Learn the operation and maintenance of large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Support the monitoring and performance of critical campus infrastructure
• Participate in hands-on training focused on chilled water and steam generation systems
• Investigate and help solve technical and operational challenges
• Work with experienced engineers, supervisors, and technical staff to build your knowledge and skills
• Assist with system performance tracking, analysis, and documentation
• Create practical procedures, technical guides, and work instructions that help support safe and effective operations
• Explore and apply technology solutions that improve compliance, reporting, and system management
• Develop the technical expertise needed to assume greater operational responsibilities over time

Requirements

• A recently completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• A strong interest in facility systems, infrastructure, and building operations
• A passion for troubleshooting and solving technical problems
• A desire to learn through hands-on experience and real-world application
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to organize information and create clear technical documentation
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others
• An eagerness to take on challenges and continuously expand your technical knowledge
• Enjoy understanding how complex systems work
• Like combining technical analysis with hands-on field experience
• Are naturally curious and ask questions to deepen your understanding
• Take pride in finding practical solutions to problems
• Want a career path that offers ongoing learning and professional development
• Thrive in environments where no two days are exactly alike

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering Sciences or related field; or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering Sciences or related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in Facilities Systems; or High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma, five (5) years of military training or its equivalent in boiler (steam), chiller (chilled water) or HVAC systems, and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in a power plant or similar setting as a boiler operator. As a condition of employment, incumbents must achieve the following within two (2) years of appointment: (a) Facilities Systems Engineer II training criteria competency; and (b) Obtain an ATMT Boiler Operations certificate or first class boiler operator license; and (c) Obtain