Director of Facilities Engineering and Planning
NC State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
Director of Facilities Engineering and Planning
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
Design & Construction
Business Operations
Campus Operations and Maintenance
Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
Welcome to one of the largest and most respected employers in the state. As a member of the Wolfpack, you belong here and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.
We’re looking for a visionary, results‑oriented Director of Engineering and Planning to lead and evolve the systems that power our university’s built environment. In this high‑impact leadership role, you’ll shape the strategic direction, design, and management of critical infrastructure—spanning underground utilities, central energy plants, roads, and building systems. You’ll help build and oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, guide capital project planning, develop innovative funding strategies, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards. This role fosters talent and innovation: you’ll mentor future engineering leaders while championing excellence and forward‑thinking solutions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provide visionary leadership to advance the university’s infrastructure initiatives and uphold a high standard of excellence.
Define and steer the strategic planning, development, and management of campus infrastructure systems.
Lead long‑range planning by assessing underground utility capacities and evolving design standards to meet future campus needs.
Contribute to institutional master planning efforts that guide the physical growth and development of the university.
Help build and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians responsible for infrastructure design and implementation.
Maintain expertise in building codes, environmental regulations, and engineering best practices.
Guide capital project planning with a focus on utility expansion and long‑term infrastructure investment.
Perform preliminary cost analyses to inform capital investments and project prioritization.
Manage a centralized infrastructure database to support strategic decision‑making and funding alignment.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable funding strategies.
Serve as a primary liaison with senior leadership—including the Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Department Heads—to align infrastructure efforts with institutional goals.
Coordinate with the City of Raleigh on utility submissions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
Participate in negotiations with external agencies and partners to facilitate major infrastructure projects.
Cultivate a culture of mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Promote participation and support varied perspectives in infrastructure planning and problem‑solving.
Drive innovation through the identification and application of creative solutions that enhance the durability and adaptability of university systems.
Additional Responsibilities
The position works closely with Facilities Division leadership, the University Budget Office, and the University Controller’s office to develop funding strategies to accomplish priority infrastructure efforts. This includes strategic funding initiatives such as debt services, energy performance contracting, carry‑forward funds planning, auxiliary funding, and U.S. Inflation Reduction Act tax rebate alternatives.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline and five years of related supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of managing infrastructure planning including underground utilities, central utility plants, roads, and building systems and envelopes.
Experience in developing planning and design strategies for campus infrastructure.
Ability to evaluate, develop, and manage processes, procedures, and guidelines related to campus planning and development.
Proficient knowledge of standard design and construction practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect and interact with a variety of stakeholders and campus leadership.
Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and a variety of software for email, word processing, spreadsheets, database & information collection.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with strategic planning for the physical campus, and/or infrastructure management.
Experience with prioritizing infrastructure needs, presenting informed recommendations to campus administration through comprehensive reports and presentations.
Knowledge of university planning efforts, including master planning, campus project development, and infrastructure design.
Preferred Professional Engineers (PE) License.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Valid driver’s license required.
Valid NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011 workatncstate@ncsu.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Design & Construction
Business Operations
Campus Operations and Maintenance
Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
Welcome to one of the largest and most respected employers in the state. As a member of the Wolfpack, you belong here and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.
We’re looking for a visionary, results‑oriented Director of Engineering and Planning to lead and evolve the systems that power our university’s built environment. In this high‑impact leadership role, you’ll shape the strategic direction, design, and management of critical infrastructure—spanning underground utilities, central energy plants, roads, and building systems. You’ll help build and oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, guide capital project planning, develop innovative funding strategies, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards. This role fosters talent and innovation: you’ll mentor future engineering leaders while championing excellence and forward‑thinking solutions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provide visionary leadership to advance the university’s infrastructure initiatives and uphold a high standard of excellence.
Define and steer the strategic planning, development, and management of campus infrastructure systems.
Lead long‑range planning by assessing underground utility capacities and evolving design standards to meet future campus needs.
Contribute to institutional master planning efforts that guide the physical growth and development of the university.
Help build and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians responsible for infrastructure design and implementation.
Maintain expertise in building codes, environmental regulations, and engineering best practices.
Guide capital project planning with a focus on utility expansion and long‑term infrastructure investment.
Perform preliminary cost analyses to inform capital investments and project prioritization.
Manage a centralized infrastructure database to support strategic decision‑making and funding alignment.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable funding strategies.
Serve as a primary liaison with senior leadership—including the Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Department Heads—to align infrastructure efforts with institutional goals.
Coordinate with the City of Raleigh on utility submissions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
Participate in negotiations with external agencies and partners to facilitate major infrastructure projects.
Cultivate a culture of mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Promote participation and support varied perspectives in infrastructure planning and problem‑solving.
Drive innovation through the identification and application of creative solutions that enhance the durability and adaptability of university systems.
Additional Responsibilities
The position works closely with Facilities Division leadership, the University Budget Office, and the University Controller’s office to develop funding strategies to accomplish priority infrastructure efforts. This includes strategic funding initiatives such as debt services, energy performance contracting, carry‑forward funds planning, auxiliary funding, and U.S. Inflation Reduction Act tax rebate alternatives.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline and five years of related supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of managing infrastructure planning including underground utilities, central utility plants, roads, and building systems and envelopes.
Experience in developing planning and design strategies for campus infrastructure.
Ability to evaluate, develop, and manage processes, procedures, and guidelines related to campus planning and development.
Proficient knowledge of standard design and construction practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect and interact with a variety of stakeholders and campus leadership.
Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and a variety of software for email, word processing, spreadsheets, database & information collection.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with strategic planning for the physical campus, and/or infrastructure management.
Experience with prioritizing infrastructure needs, presenting informed recommendations to campus administration through comprehensive reports and presentations.
Knowledge of university planning efforts, including master planning, campus project development, and infrastructure design.
Preferred Professional Engineers (PE) License.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Valid driver’s license required.
Valid NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011 workatncstate@ncsu.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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