SE&R BAS Systems Engineer (Engineer II)

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), Administration Division, Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM), is seeking an energetic and collaborative SE&R BAS Systems Engineer (Engineer II) to join the Sustainability, Efficiency, and Resilience (SE&R) team. This role supports the implementation and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS) across all NCDAC institutions and facilities to ensure sustainable, energy-efficient operations that reduce environmental impacts, lower costs, and improve overall facility performance. The BAS Systems Engineer will contribute to system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management; develop and refine best-practice BAS standards and graphical interfaces; support dashboard development for system monitoring and troubleshooting; and aid in training initiatives that build internal BAS design, installation, and management capability., Assist in developing and implementing BAS systems in NCDAC facilities Support creation of best-practice BAS designs, graphical interfaces, and design guidelines Install or upgrade facilities to align with current BAS standards Commission, maintain, and optimize BAS throughout their lifecycle Reprogram or upgrade BAS graphical interfaces as needed Assist in developing and maintaining a BAS dashboard to identify system issues efficiently Support development and delivery of BAS training to build internal team capabilities, Work Location and Schedule This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday - Friday from (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and may require some weekend work to meet the demands of the organization. This position is NOT expected to be Hybrid or Remote work eligible.

Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) operates as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement and renovation and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO) and serves as the DAC representative on all matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, construction, and maintenance services to ensure all statewide Institutions and Facilities remain in compliance with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates, while also promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training within the construction and maintenance trades, while assisting institutions directly and indirectly with the installation and maintenance of kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment.

The Support Services Division oversees the operations and infrastructure that sustain facilities within the Department of Adult Correction. Responsibilities include facility maintenance, fleet and warehouse management, food services, construction and renovation projects, and energy efficiency. This division plays a vital role in supporting daily operations and long-term planning.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred :

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in Building

Automation Systems (BAS) and their interaction with Mechanical (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Systems - HVAC) and Electrical systems.

Demonstrated knowledge in the deployment and/or use of electronic BAS systems down to a programming level for at least one BAS system.

Demonstrated Experience with the Niagara Framework.

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and/or Outlook., * Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application., Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options

• Retirement Plans

• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

• Paid Parental Leave

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!, The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.