Facilities Technology Engineer
Thrivent
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $104,063 - $140,793 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
IoT
About the role
- Build and lead a high-performing team; recruit, coach, and develop technical talent
- Define and execute long-range strategies for building automation, fire systems, controls, AV, electrical, lighting, low-voltage, and CAFM systems
- Oversee design, engineering, and installation of complex systems; manage scope, objectives, and requirements for major projects
- Manage a $300K annual operating budget and influence capital investments up to $2M per project
- Monitor performance, obsolescence, and opportunities for improvement; act as an internal consultant for facilities technology
- Partner with IT, Information Security, Security, and Procurement to ensure alignment and compliance
- Select and manage external consultants and contractors for specialized projects
- Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, codes, and standards
- Implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in building systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in facilities technology or building systems engineering
- Proven leadership and project management skills
- Advanced technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire systems, AV, and CAFM platforms
- Experience with Siemens Desigo and Lutron is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to present complex concepts to non-technical audiences
- Physical ability to handle equipment up to 50 lbs in confined spaces
- Familiarity with IoT-enabled building systems and smart building technologies
- Knowledge building commissioning processes
- Professional certifications such as CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or CCP (Certified Commissioning Professional) preferred.
Benefits
- various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings account
- flexible spending account
- 401k
- pension
- life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- disability insurance
- supplemental protection insurance
- 20 days of Paid Time Off each year
- Sick and Safe Time
- 10 paid company holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- paid parental leave
- EAP
- well-being benefits
- other employee benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HVACelectrical systemslighting systemsfire systemsAV systemsCAFM platformsbuilding systems engineeringblueprint interpretationbuilding commissioning processesenergy efficiency
Soft skills
leadershipproject managementinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscoachingteam developmentconsultingstrategic planningperformance monitoringproblem-solving
Certifications
CEMCCP