STEM OPT Facilities Engineer Jobs
Facilities Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering or a related STEM field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Get Access To All JobsCity of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.
Job Description
This Facilities Engineer is responsible for administrative and technical work involving the application of engineering principles and practices to ensure that public facilities are designed, constructed, renovated, and maintained and managed in a safe, environmentally healthy, and cost-effective manner. The employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment in making recommendations and decisions to resolve engineering problems in a variety of governmental facilities. A higher-level administrative or technical employee, dependent upon the governmental jurisdiction, exercises general supervision over an employee in this class. Assignments are received from the supervisor through conference and work is reviewed during progress and upon completion by submission of reports, visual observation, and comment. Supervision may be exercised by this class over subordinate engineering and trade personnel. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Plans, arranges, and conducts periodic inspections of all facilities within the governmental entity to ensure that all applicable codes and standards such as fire, safety and security, vertical transportation equipment, and HVAC are adequate and in compliance.
- May design, arrange, and conduct staff development activities to train and upgrade preventative maintenance skills in HVAC systems and other topics pertinent to the safe operation of facility systems/equipment and energy management.
- May create contract drawings to show work required, using standard drafting and desktop publishing techniques.
- Utilizes personal computers in the development and maintenance of work records, energy management, and other work, project costs, review, and new applications.
- Identifies and reports mechanical and structural deficiencies/damage and the need for repair or replacement to administration. May, in some instances, initiate process to have repairs made.
- Prepares preliminary plans, specifications, and cost estimates for repair, alteration, new construction projects, and maintenance agreements.
- May review expense documents to ensure that goods and services have been received in preparation for payment.
- Reviews progress of ongoing construction work and monitors construction projects to ensure the progress according to plans and specifications.
- Conducts engineering "trouble shooting" work to resolve problems with mechanical or structural systems.
- Inspects the work of contractors during progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with specifications and work quality.
- Plans construction and renovation projects, makes schedules, prepares cost estimates, and, in general, expedites projects.
- May coordinate and monitor inspections for asbestos, hazardous waste materials, radon gases and where necessary, arranges for removal or containment.
- Meets with various administrative personnel and legislative boards to explain projects and seek funding support for annual budgetary needs and special projects.
- Keeps informed of the latest trends, developments, and products in the areas of maintenance, repair, renovation, new construction, and energy management; encouraging innovative and experimental approaches as appropriate.
- May supervise Engineering Technicians, Civil Engineers, Drafting Technicians, and support clerical personnel on a project-by-project basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good knowledge of structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering as related to buildings, structures, and facilities.
- Good knowledge of facilities systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, structural, and architectural.
- Good knowledge of construction drafting, blueprints, and specifications.
- Good knowledge of computer applications within the field of facilities engineering as related to computer drawing, records maintenance, project monitoring, and energy management.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to design and conduct appropriate staff development programs to update maintenance techniques.
- Ability to apply critical standards in the inspection and evaluation of work completed and in progress.
- Ability to prepare annual budget projections, renovation estimates, and cost estimates for building projects.
- Ability to plan, design, coordinate, and inspect engineering projects.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and complex construction plans.
- Ability to perform technical engineering computations, make estimates and tests, and compile engineering data and statistics.
- Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree in one of the following engineering fields: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology or a closely related field and two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, involving the application of methods, principles, and practices in the area of building engineering, structural design, HVAC engineering, or electrical engineering; or
B) Seven (7) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in one of the following areas: engineering, HVAC design, construction or a closely related field, two (2) years of which must have involved the application of methods, principles, and practices in building engineering, structural design, HVAC engineering, or electrical engineering.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
City of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.
Job Description
This Facilities Engineer is responsible for administrative and technical work involving the application of engineering principles and practices to ensure that public facilities are designed, constructed, renovated, and maintained and managed in a safe, environmentally healthy, and cost-effective manner. The employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment in making recommendations and decisions to resolve engineering problems in a variety of governmental facilities. A higher-level administrative or technical employee, dependent upon the governmental jurisdiction, exercises general supervision over an employee in this class. Assignments are received from the supervisor through conference and work is reviewed during progress and upon completion by submission of reports, visual observation, and comment. Supervision may be exercised by this class over subordinate engineering and trade personnel. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Plans, arranges, and conducts periodic inspections of all facilities within the governmental entity to ensure that all applicable codes and standards such as fire, safety and security, vertical transportation equipment, and HVAC are adequate and in compliance.
- May design, arrange, and conduct staff development activities to train and upgrade preventative maintenance skills in HVAC systems and other topics pertinent to the safe operation of facility systems/equipment and energy management.
- May create contract drawings to show work required, using standard drafting and desktop publishing techniques.
- Utilizes personal computers in the development and maintenance of work records, energy management, and other work, project costs, review, and new applications.
- Identifies and reports mechanical and structural deficiencies/damage and the need for repair or replacement to administration. May, in some instances, initiate process to have repairs made.
- Prepares preliminary plans, specifications, and cost estimates for repair, alteration, new construction projects, and maintenance agreements.
- May review expense documents to ensure that goods and services have been received in preparation for payment.
- Reviews progress of ongoing construction work and monitors construction projects to ensure the progress according to plans and specifications.
- Conducts engineering "trouble shooting" work to resolve problems with mechanical or structural systems.
- Inspects the work of contractors during progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with specifications and work quality.
- Plans construction and renovation projects, makes schedules, prepares cost estimates, and, in general, expedites projects.
- May coordinate and monitor inspections for asbestos, hazardous waste materials, radon gases and where necessary, arranges for removal or containment.
- Meets with various administrative personnel and legislative boards to explain projects and seek funding support for annual budgetary needs and special projects.
- Keeps informed of the latest trends, developments, and products in the areas of maintenance, repair, renovation, new construction, and energy management; encouraging innovative and experimental approaches as appropriate.
- May supervise Engineering Technicians, Civil Engineers, Drafting Technicians, and support clerical personnel on a project-by-project basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good knowledge of structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering as related to buildings, structures, and facilities.
- Good knowledge of facilities systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, structural, and architectural.
- Good knowledge of construction drafting, blueprints, and specifications.
- Good knowledge of computer applications within the field of facilities engineering as related to computer drawing, records maintenance, project monitoring, and energy management.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to design and conduct appropriate staff development programs to update maintenance techniques.
- Ability to apply critical standards in the inspection and evaluation of work completed and in progress.
- Ability to prepare annual budget projections, renovation estimates, and cost estimates for building projects.
- Ability to plan, design, coordinate, and inspect engineering projects.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and complex construction plans.
- Ability to perform technical engineering computations, make estimates and tests, and compile engineering data and statistics.
- Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree in one of the following engineering fields: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology or a closely related field and two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, involving the application of methods, principles, and practices in the area of building engineering, structural design, HVAC engineering, or electrical engineering; or
B) Seven (7) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in one of the following areas: engineering, HVAC design, construction or a closely related field, two (2) years of which must have involved the application of methods, principles, and practices in building engineering, structural design, HVAC engineering, or electrical engineering.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Facilities Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting roles. Mechanical, civil, industrial, and systems engineering degrees qualify, but facilities-adjacent fields like construction management often don't.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before investing time in any application. Use Migrate Mate to filter Facilities Engineer postings to employers already verified as E-Verify participants, so you're not discovering the gap at the offer stage.
Target employers with active facilities operations
Facilities Engineer roles exist across manufacturing, healthcare, data centers, and higher education. Companies with owned real estate portfolios or multi-site operations file more consistently for STEM OPT students than project-based contractors who staff up and down.
Draft your I-983 training plan around specific technical objectives
Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree to the role's engineering tasks. Map objectives to systems like HVAC commissioning, energy management software, or preventive maintenance programs. Vague plans tied only to job duties get pushed back by DSOs.
Ask about E-Verify status before the offer stage
Bring up E-Verify enrollment during the final interview or before accepting an offer. Many facilities departments within large organizations are enrolled, but staffing agencies placed in facilities roles often are not. USCIS requires enrollment at the time of your OPT extension start date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to negotiate informed offers
Pull prevailing wage data for your SOC code and metro area from the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Facilities Engineers have region-specific wage levels, and knowing the DOL benchmark gives you a grounded starting point for any negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facilities Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the degree, not the job title. STEM OPT eligibility is tied to your CIP code, not your position. Degrees in mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering typically qualify. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan with your DSO before USCIS approves the extension.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Facilities Engineer?
The I-983 must connect your STEM degree to specific engineering learning objectives in the role. For Facilities Engineers, that means documenting how tasks like building systems analysis, energy audits, or infrastructure project management develop skills from your degree program. Generic descriptions tied only to daily duties won't satisfy DSO review. Your employer's direct supervisor typically co-signs the form.
How do I confirm an employer is enrolled in E-Verify before applying?
You can ask the recruiter or HR contact directly. The E-Verify employer search tool on the E-Verify website lets you look up enrolled employers by name and location. Note that E-Verify enrollment applies to a specific employer entity, so a parent company's enrollment doesn't automatically cover a subsidiary. Confirm the specific hiring entity is enrolled, not just the corporate brand.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Facilities Engineer role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires an updated I-983. You and your employer must notify your DSO within five days of a material change under USCIS rules. If the new duties no longer connect to your STEM degree's learning objectives, your DSO may determine the role no longer supports your extension. Keep your training plan current with your actual work.
Where can I find Facilities Engineer jobs that are confirmed to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers who hire F-1 STEM OPT students and are enrolled in E-Verify, so you're not sorting through postings that won't work for your status. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering eligibility issues after an offer is extended.