West Virginia University
Facilities Engineer - Facility Operations
1436 Evansdale Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent education and work experience, in electrical engineering, with emphasis on medium voltage distribution or construction management.
- A minimum of Three (3) years Facilities Engineering with focus on electrical infrastructure, electronics and integration of various infrastructure components.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Highly developed ability to conceptualize electrical systems and operations in their entirety, while recognizing the detailed impact of numerous human, financial and material resources.
- Expert level understanding of electrical systems including principles and strategies.
- Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, etc
- Basic understanding of architectural, engineering, and construction principles as they relate to regulatory codes governing building design, construction and operation.
- In depth knowledge of the construction management process including planning, design coordination, estimating, specifying material, material procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and project coordination.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, necessary to work with various University offices, vendors and contractors to effectively resolve facility issues from the initial request to the finished result.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, under stressful conditions.
- Organizational skills necessary to document and resolve facility issues, including correspondence with engineers, vendors and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, create and edit technical drawings and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret state and local building codes, Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, and Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare bid specifications and/or detailed specifications for equipment procurement.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in troubleshooting facility electrical issues.
- Knowledge of business and managements principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
- Consideration of relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.