Engineer-Facility

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Facility Engineer will be responsible for optimizing campus facilities operations through the application of engineering principles, management of capital projects, and advancement of sustainability initiatives. Oversees project design, budgeting, and scheduling; ensures the performance and reliability of building systems; and supports the institution's environmental goals. Prepares and analyzes key performance metrics, maintains technical records, and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Capital Projects & Programs

Oversee capital projects and programs, employing consultants, vendors, and in-house staff to ensure timely and quality outcomes.

Manage project design, scoping, budgeting, and scheduling.

Provide progress reports to end users, management, and project sponsors.

Facilities Operations & Equipment

Collaborate with Facilities Operations to troubleshoot campus building equipment issues.

Validate Building Management System (BMS) performance to ensure optimal energy efficiency and maintain critical laboratory environments.

Provide timely notification of malfunctions and coordinate corrective actions.

Equipment Standards & Sustainability

Select replacements for plant machinery and establish construction standards for campus equipment based on life cycle costs and sustainability principles.

Maintain the campus sustainability plan, track performance, and prepare reports for the Columbia Sustainability Department.

Energy Management & Efficiency

Audit energy use and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Implement sustainable projects such as solar, geothermal, combined heat and power, retro-commissioning, efficiency retrofits, load shedding, and demand response.

Pursue available financial incentives from government programs, manufacturers, utilities, and private sponsors.

Technical Documentation & Records

Create conceptual drawings using AutoCAD and / or Revit.

Maintain and update map / drawing archives and campus records.

Perform space and infrastructure surveys and facilities condition assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in directly related work required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.