Facilities Operations Chief Engineer

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Facilities Operations, the Facilities Operations Chief Engineer provides technical management and leadership for the Central Plant and the Control Specialists. The Central Plant operates and maintains the campus central boiler/chiller plant, heating hot water and chilled water distribution systems, chilled water thermal storage system, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems campus wide. The Control Specialists maintain the campus Building Automation System currently utilizing the Siemens platform.

The incumbent manages several campus maintenance services and supply contracts, serves as primary design reviewer for a variety of small maintenance, repair and replacement projects; and develops and administers a campus-wide Building Automation System (BAS). In addition, the incumbent serves as a member of the long-range strategic planning group for the Facilities Operations department. To ensure quality construction for Cal Poly, the incumbent reviews project designs for conformity with campus engineering design standards, codes of construction, and best practices. This position has some contact with the public, involving department and outside staff, vendors, and contractors for the purpose of exchanging information pertaining to project assessment, procedures, materials, and timelines.

Department Summary

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (A&F), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; Facilities Operations; and Energy, Utilities & Sustainability. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the design, maintenance and repair of central plant systems and components and building HVAC systems.
• Thorough knowledge of effective personnel management practices and supervisory skills including a demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience in effective leadership and team management with a proven ability to organize and manage teams.
• Thorough knowledge of project management techniques related to maintenance, renovation, and new construction including skills in design, planning, scheduling, staffing, purchasing, budget, and quality control.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and apply federal and state laws, CSU and university personnel policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a large maintenance department with at least two (2) years in a management/supervisory role. Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $112,000 - $130,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Cal Poly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Advertised: Jan 22 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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• California Polytechnic State University

• 805-756-2236

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