Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - Administration
Job Classification Title
Engineer I (S)
Position Number
60071362
Grade
NC16
About Us
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!
Description of Work
The Sustainability, Efficiency, and Resilience Field Engineer supports the Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) Maintenance Operations by installing, servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Sustainability, Efficiency, and Resilience (SE&R) systems across correctional facilities. The role performs professional engineering work that includes evaluating and commissioning HVAC building automation, water management, and electrical metering systems, supporting regional maintenance personnel, and applying engineering principles to ensure code compliant operation of energy related infrastructure within the Department of Adult Correction.
Key Duties Include:
- Install, commission, service, and troubleshoot HVAC building automation systems, water management systems, and electrical metering/monitoring systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Perform conduit and raceway installation, wire pulling, device installation, and system startups for SE&R related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing metering infrastructure
- Support regional and institutional maintenance personnel by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic based metering and automation systems across multiple facilities
- Complete work orders and process requisitions, direct billing, and purchasing documentation for SE&R system materials and supplies
- Evaluate technical conditions, troubleshoot system performance issues, and apply engineering concepts to ensure energy conservation, operational efficiency, and compliance with standards
- Participate in project related planning, consultation, and problem solving that involves technically complex systems with multiple variables and inter-dependencies
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and facility staff to coordinate SE&R system work activities across assigned correctional institution
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $57,983.00 - $101,470
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.
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 experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or maintaining HVAC building automation, water management, or electrical metering/monitoring systems, such as system startups, device installation, and code‑compliant configuration.
Proven experience diagnosing complex electronic or metering systems using engineering principles and responsive analysis techniques, e.g., troubleshooting multi‑variable system interactions.
Documented experience working with ethernet‑based networking systems relevant to building automation, monitoring platforms, or connected mechanical/electrical equipment.
Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering/technical plans or system documentation when evaluating installations, modifications, or system performance in operational facilities.
State Benefits Information:
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
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
Supplemental Application Information:
Application Process
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:
Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
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.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Minimum Education and Experience
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
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
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiter:
Lisa Warren Byrd
Email:
recruiters@dac.nc.gov
