Job Summary
The
Housing Facilities Services (HFS) team at the University
of Colorado, Boulder are seeking applications for a
Facility
Engineer! This position provides a broad range of
mechanical engineering and other support to HFS in 150+ buildings
across campus. Responsibilities of this position include: oversight
of heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems; building
automation system configuration and management; fire and life
safety systems; plumbing systems; and energy/utility management and
conservation. This position sets design and performance standards,
conducts field surveys, analyzes system performance, identifies
problems, and designs solutions. Additionally, this role serves as
a subject matter expert on construction project teams and provides
input on drawings and specifications, and represents HFS on various
campus committees that work on “green” building initiatives (Energy
Master Plan, Climate Action Plan) and LEED compliance.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
The
Division
of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student
support and services dedicated to helping students become
successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU
Boulder.
Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facility
management operation that provides around-the-clock support to over
10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Services
include maintenance, repair, renovation, project management,
capital construction, housekeeping and grounds-keeping operations.
HFS has approximately 200 full-time employees and approximately 60
part-time and student staff, who all strive to give residents the
best living experience possible.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Project Management & Operations Support:
- Establish general design criteria and project specific
parameters with the Zone Operation Managers to help create the
scope of work for replacement of building sub-systems or
components.
Assist in developing project costs. Support development of
mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) scope of work for HFS
projects.
Participate in construction drawing/project scope development
reviews.
Provide technical support on construction and start-up of
projects.
Work responsibilities may include creating/approving technical
requirements for projects.
Examples of projects are: new construction, major/minor
renovations, tenant improvements, facilities infrastructure for all
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems as well as
plumbing, electrical and fire-life safety systems.
Assist in creating the strategic procedure for managing the
fire-life safety program for all HFS buildings.
Communicate with HFS Project Managers, AD for Design &
Project Management and AD for Maintenance and Operations regarding
design, construction and logistical issues affecting projects.
Represent HFS as the subject matter expect in all Engineering
matters related to HVAC, MEP and fire-life safety standards,
expectations and help to ensure the requirements are being
incorporated in everyday work as well as in project work.
Supervision:
- This position will supervise the Building Automation Systems
team which is comprised of 3 full-time staff members.
Deferred Maintenance Program Management:
- Calculate Facilities Condition Index (FCI) for each building
using dedicated assessment software.
- Analyze current physical condition of all building mechanical
systems in HFS building portfolio.
- Report scores as required per the Office of State Architect
(OSA) guidelines.
- Incorporate Asset Performance Index into analysis.
- Provide results to HFS Zone Operations Managers and recommend
courses of action or guidance for scope of work related to future
projects.
Resource Conservation:
- Review current energy & water conservation plans & data
and recommend changes for program improvement to align with UCB
campus goals (2030 goals, Climate Action Plan, Energy Master Plan,
etc.).
- Develop a scope of work for assigned or proposed resource
conservation projects.
- Initiate the development and implementation, with consultation
from UCB Utility & Energy Services staff, of resource
conservation programs for HFS.
- Maintain and manage a list of active and proposed resource
conservation projects and assist with coordination and
implementation of approved/funded projects.
- Monitor Energy Use Intensity (EUI) for each HFS building.
- Establish metrics to indicate if monthly/yearly improvements
are being made after completion of projects or implementation of
resource conservation projects.
Inspection and Analysis:
- Interview the client (building user, HFS maintenance staff or
Project Manager) to determine and or identify the problem to be
solved, assist in writing the problem statement.
- Perform a field survey and analysis of the existing mechanical
system (if present) and present the report of findings to HFS
leadership.
- Supervise and inspect the HFS HVAC preventative maintenance
program work and verify information has been correctly input into
TMA.
- Assist with oversight and inspections related to contractor
work to ensure compliance with construction documents, problem
statement and/or project scope of work.
- Create the HFS commissioning program and requirements related
to commissioning as well as manage the program and ensure proper
reports have been received, reviewed and accepted to verify the
systems/components function properly.
Commissioning & Engineering Support:
- Serve as the commissioning agent for HFS. Develop or update
commissioning, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioning
programs.
- Help create HFS standards related to HVAC, MEP and fire-life
safety systems. Provide technical assistance to HFS maintenance
staff, Zone Operations Managers, and Project Managers.
- Coordinate and perform assessments of existing building systems
for purposes of commissioning, recommissioning,
retro-commissioning.
- Assist in creating and providing oversight to ensure compliance
with the HFS HVAC preventative maintenance program.
Training and Testing:
- Participate in all building/project turnover training of HFS
staff by Contractors to help ensure HFS staff is properly trained
on new, updated, reconditioned equipment/systems.
- Provide guidance and coordination of start-up and testing of
new systems to ensure conformance with HFS commissioning
requirements.
- Receive and review all received reports related to
commissioning.
- Receive and review annual and/or semi-annual reports related to
HFS building exhaust systems to confirm system is functioning as
designed or create TMA work orders if deficiencies are noted.
Building Systems Development:
- Assist with development of HFS master planning of building
systems replacement/upgrades using long term lifecycle
analysis.
- Create and maintain flow models of chilled- water, hot-water
and steam systems using available software.
- Support and apply strategic and critical thinking and planning
to HVAC, MEP and fire-life safety system and equipment
replacement/upgrades.
- Support Building Automation System (BAS) team, confirm and
evaluate all current sequence of operations are properly documented
and being used correctly.
- Participate in identifying new BAS points, trends and new
technology opportunities to increase use of BAS in future HFS
systems.
- Assist with centralizing HFS repetitive maintenance tasks from
current decentralized management to centralized management for
grease trap/interceptor cleaning, building exhaust duct cleaning
and commercial kitchen grease hood cleaning.
- Support review and development of as-built drawings and
one-line diagrams.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated work schedule for this on-site position is
Monday - Friday, from 7:30am to 4:30pm.
- This position operates University vehicles and requires an
active Driver's License in good standing.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary range for this position is $86,000 -
$96,000.
- Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life division
guidelines.
- Our outstanding benefits include:
- Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11
holidays per year.
- Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
- EcoPass for free RTD rides.
- Opportunity for career growth within the division of student
life and the CU Boulder campus!
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related
degree.
- Active Professional Engineer license in Colorado.
- 5 years of experience performing job duties similar to those
listed.
- 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience.
What You Will Need
- Experience with commercial/institutional mechanical, electrical
and plumbing systems (includes equipment selection, design,
preventative maintenance, maintenance and operations).
- Experience with Building Automation Systems, operations and
implementation.
- Experience with and understanding of principles, strategies and
implementation of LEED/sustainable design (decarbonization, energy
reduction/energy performance).
- Demonstrated experience with supervising team members.
- Experience with Commissioning, re-commissioning and retro
commissioning activities, procedures and implementation.
What We Would Like You to Have
- 5 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering field.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
November 2, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
