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SE&R BAS Systems Engineer


Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 63927 - 111871
Posted: 22 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC18

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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 North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Administration Division Engineering Construction and Maintenance (DECM) is seeking an energetic and collaborative SE&R BAS Systems Engineer (Engineer II) to join the Sustainability Efficiency and Resilience (SE&R) team. This role supports the implementation and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS) across all NCDAC institutions and facilities to ensure sustainable energyefficient operations that reduce environmental impacts lower costs and improve overall facility performance. The BAS Systems Engineer will contribute to system design installation commissioning maintenance and lifecycle management; develop and refine bestpractice BAS standards and graphical interfaces; support dashboard development for system monitoring and troubleshooting; and aid in training initiatives that build internal BAS design installation and management capability.

Key Duties Includes:

Assist in developing and implementing BAS systems in NCDAC facilities
Support creation of bestpractice BAS designs graphical interfaces and design guidelines
Install or upgrade facilities to align with current BAS standards
Commission maintain and optimize BAS throughout their lifecycle
Reprogram or upgrade BAS graphical interfaces as needed
Assist in developing and maintaining a BAS dashboard to identify system issues efficiently
Support development and delivery of BAS training to build internal team capabilities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $63927-$111871

NC18

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 notrequired. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred :

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts practices and theories used in Building

Automation Systems (BAS) and their interaction with Mechanical (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Systems - HVAC) and Electrical systems.

Demonstrated knowledge in the deployment and/or use of electronic BAS systems down to a programming level for at least one BAS system.

Demonstrated Experience with the Niagara Framework.

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Products including Word Excel and/or Outlook.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night BeforeTheEnd Date

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health Insurance options

  • Retirement Plans

  • NCFlexSupplemental Benefits

  • Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave

  • Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefitswebsiteforadditionalinformation.

Work Location and Schedule This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday Friday from (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and may require some weekend work to meet the demands of the organization. This position is NOT expected to be Hybrid or Remote work eligible.

Division of Engineering Construction and Maintenance (DECM) operates as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement and renovation and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO) and serves as the DAC representative on all matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support sustainability efficiency and resiliency planning construction and maintenance services to ensure all statewide Institutions and Facilities remain in compliance with building codes regulations and legislative mandates while also promoting the agencys rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training within the construction and maintenance trades while assisting institutions directly and indirectly with the installation and maintenance of kitchen plumbing mechanical electrical and electronics equipment.

The Support Services Division oversees the operations and infrastructure that sustain facilities within the Department of Adult Correction. Responsibilities include facility maintenance fleet and warehouse management food services construction and renovation projects and energy efficiency. This division plays a vital role in supporting daily operations and long-term planning.

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 mayimpactscreening and salary determination.

  • Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications aresubmitted 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 and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-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 toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.

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.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience;

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

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Required Experience:

IC