Facilities/Capital Projects Engineer

Facilities/Capital Projects Engineer

Salary

$57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02000

Department

Engineers

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Description

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This senior management position will develop and manage multiple facilities and capital projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Project Management, the Facilities/Capital Projects Engineer develops and manages complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing and facilities capital projects, through performance contracting, critical path scheduling, and other best management practices, to ensure the capital improvement and preventive maintenance program is consistent County-wide. In addition, this position plays a key role in developing the Countys Capital Plan and implementing the facility plan that was developed for the Countys capital assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements projects and programs to assist in development of the Countys capital plan
• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning
• Prepares, analyzes, and manages maintenance operating and capital budgets
• Provides professional level engineering development, review, analysis, and recommendations of complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other facility related projects as assigned
• Provides critical path development and management of assigned projects for scheduling milestones and predicting cash flow
• Develops complex repair scopes of work for County owned facilities
• Assists in the development of annual and monthly preventive maintenance plans by contributing and reviewing technical content
• Interfaces with regulatory and government agencies, vendors, and contractors on matters related to maintenance operations
• Assists in the procurement process for performance, service and repair contracting
• Participates in environmental planning and compliance with policies and

regulations related to capital projects and operations

• Acts as a liaison between County Departments when managing repair and capital projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices and principles of engineering in a diverse municipal environment
• Knowledge of management principles and maintenance practices, procedures, and operations
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations, and County protocols and procedures
• Knowledge of business and financial practices related to maintenance and capital investment
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Effective leadership
• Effective negotiation skills
• Knowledge of public procurement practices
• Knowledge of electronic asset management databases and work order processing
• Ability to develop and manage capital budgets ,cash flow projections and projects
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts such as outside vendors, consultants, engineers, tenants, and contractors
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide effective leadership during critical/emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mechanical or electrical engineering, facilities management, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities specifically in the fields of facilities management or public entity maintenance
• At least two (2) years of progressive managerial experience in capital projects or maintenance, including direct supervision of maintenance, contractor or consultant workforces (in-house or contracted)
• Strong background in management of multiple, diverse maintenance functions
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and project management
• Demonstrated experience in finance/budgeting principles and practices; at least two (2) years of experience in budget development/execution and cost analysis preferred

"LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER."

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org