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Title: Facilities Systems Engineer

Job Type:

RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment: UtilitiesTime Type: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40FTE:1Shift: First Shift (United States of America)Summary: About the Role:
Are you a recent engineering graduate who enjoys solving technical problems and wants to gain hands-on experience with complex building systems? As a Facilities Systems Engineer I, you'll play an important role in helping support the critical infrastructure that keeps our hospital and multi-building campus operating around the clock.
This is an entry-level, full-time opportunity designed for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in facilities engineering. Through a structured training program, you'll work alongside experienced professionals while gaining practical experience with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, and chilled water systems that support patient care, research, and daily operations across our campus.
Over approximately 12 to 18 months, you'll participate in guided classroom and field-based training designed to prepare you for advancement into a Facilities Systems Engineer II role with increasing responsibility and independence.
The starting annual salary for this position is $72,429 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
Learn the operation and maintenance of large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Support the monitoring and performance of critical campus infrastructure
Participate in hands-on training focused on chilled water and steam generation systems
Investigate and help solve technical and operational challenges
Work with experienced engineers, supervisors, and technical staff to build your knowledge and skills
Assist with system performance tracking, analysis, and documentation
Create practical procedures, technical guides, and work instructions that help support safe and effective operations
Explore and apply technology solutions that improve compliance, reporting, and system management
Develop the technical expertise needed to assume greater operational responsibilities over time
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated, and excited to learn.
Successful candidates will typically have:
A recently completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
A strong interest in facility systems, infrastructure, and building operations
A passion for troubleshooting and solving technical problems
A desire to learn through hands-on experience and real-world application
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to organize information and create clear technical documentation
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others
An eagerness to take on challenges and continuously expand your technical knowledge
Who Will Be Successful in This Role?
You may be a great fit if you:
Enjoy understanding how complex systems work
Like combining technical analysis with hands-on field experience
Are naturally curious and ask questions to deepen your understanding
Take pride in finding practical solutions to problems
Want a career path that offers ongoing learning and professional development
Thrive in environments where no two days are exactly alike
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Roswell Park, every role contributes to something bigger. The facilities team helps provide the reliable infrastructure needed to support world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and education. Roswell Park's mission is to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity through innovation, discovery, and compassionate care.
When you join Roswell Park, you'll enjoy:
A meaningful career supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives
A structured training and development program designed to help you grow your career
Opportunities for mentorship and learning from experienced technical professionals
Hands-on exposure to complex, institutional-scale infrastructure systems
A collaborative environment that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
Comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, financial future, and work-life balance
If you're looking for an opportunity to launch your engineering career, gain real-world technical experience, and make an impact in an organization with an important mission, we'd love to hear from you.Qualifications:Required Education and Experience
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering Sciences or related field; or
2. Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering Sciences or related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in Facilities Systems; or
3. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma, five (5) years of military training or its equivalent in boiler (steam), chiller (chilled water) or HVAC systems, and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in a power plant or similar setting as a boiler operator.
NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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Our Core Values

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