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Duke University Facilities – Assistant Director, Engineering & Planning

By District Energy posted 10-02-2025 10:54

  

Duke University

Facilities

Assistant Director, Engineering & Planning

 

As part of the Facilities Management Department, Duke Utilities and Engineering Services (DUES) provides the utility services to the Duke University Campus and Medical Center including Chilled Water, Steam, Hot Water, High Voltage Power Distribution, Domestic Water, Sewer, and Stormwater. The Assistant Director of Engineering oversees a team to provide engineering & planning support to the utility distribution system and utility plants. The Engineering Team also provides engineering & planning support to other FMD teams such as Building Maintenance and Office of Project Management.

 

The Assistant Director of Engineering responsibilities include: guiding and supporting the engineers to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient operation of the systems; interfacing with FMD and other Duke organizations to comprehend growth plans and process changes; capital planning to accommodate expansion, reliability improvements, and efficiency enhancements; coordination of consultants and special services for engineering, surveys, system or program analysis; support of design and construction of new or renovated buildings; and setting goals and tracking organizational performance. The Assistant Director of Engineering will provide input and support to other members of the Duke Utilities & Engineering Services management team. This person will report to the Executive Director of Utilities & Engineering Services and oversee a staff of electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $89,877.00 to USD $179,754.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

 

Experience

·         Minimum of five years of management of multi-disciplined engineering team

·         Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills to interface effectively with business partners, external suppliers, direct reports and team members.

·         Demonstrated teaching/coaching skills and servant-leadership approach to management. 

·         Basic financial management acumen

·         Highly proficient in use of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)


Applicants can apply at https://home.careers.duke.edu/
(Requisition 261408)


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