Job Title

Systems Engineer

Department

Engineering Services

Salary

$82,737 - $104,664; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Executive Director of Engineering & Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), the Systems Engineer will provide engineering expertise for buildings in the the Science Complex to ensure the effective operation of these facilities to enable the University to achieve its primary objectives of teaching and research. Responsible to manage the operations and routine/preventative maintenance of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building systems including complex and critical process and environmental control systems in the Science Complex and other assigned facilities. Define, develop, monitor and refine an asset maintenance plan for the Science Complex and other facilities to include: preventative maintenance tasks, use of predictive and other non destructive testing methods designed to identify and isolate reliability problems, and develop budgets for required maintenance efforts. Coordinate the operations, maintenance and renewal of building systems to address program requirements (schedule and functionality), all code and regulatory requirements and best maintenance practices for effectiveness and efficiency. Investigate and troubleshoot existing component and system problems and prepares appropriate maintenance work requests, extraordinary maintenance requests, and capital maintenance requests. Provide technical support to the Engineering Services group, maintenance management, technical personnel, and perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology required.

Required Related Experience

Three (3) years progressively responsible project and or building maintenance and operations management work experience required. Additional consideration to candidates with prior experience with institutional facilities, who possess one or more advanced technical or business degrees, and/or demonstrate exceptional cross-disciplinary project management skills.

Desirable Related Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible work-related experience in the public sector, private sector, or government service preferred.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: July 6, 2026