Job Description

Title:

Facilities Systems Engineer

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Utilities

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE

1

Shift:

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 $75,686 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

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:

1. As a condition of employment, incumbents must achieve the following within two (2) years of appointment: (a) Facilities Systems Engineer II training criteria competency; and (b) Obtain an ATMT Boiler Operations certificate or first class boiler operator license; and (c) Obtain NFPA 70E arc flash training certificate.
2. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.