Summary
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a mission-driven organization supporting patient care, research, and education through reliable campus infrastructure. The Facilities Systems Engineer I will receive structured training while supporting the operation, maintenance, monitoring, analysis, and documentation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, and chilled water systems.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering Sciences or related field; or
- 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
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering Sciences or related field; or
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- A full comprehensive benefits package
- 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