Building Engineer
$86,611–$86,611 year
On-siteQuantico, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Operate and maintain assigned facility systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, and electrical components. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, service calls, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Conduct daily building rounds to check for leaks, unusual noises, or safety hazards while logging equipment performance via Building Automation Systems. Respond to tenant service calls for minor repairs and coordinate contractor activities. Monitor fuel usage, steam pressure, and refrigerant levels through hourly gauge readings and chemical analysis of water loops. Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and building codes while managing work orders and operational reports.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of engineering, HVAC, or facility maintenance experience working in a commercial facility or campus style setting such as a college, hospital, or government facility
- EPA Section 608 Universal
- Experience with troubleshooting and repair of commercial chillers and boilers
- Driver's license
- Knowledge of basic refrigeration cycles and electrical circuits
- Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment failures under minimal supervision
- Ability to use work order management software (e.g., Asset Essentials or Facility Dude) to log labor and materials
- Understanding of the basic steam cycle, thermodynamics, and refrigeration cycles
- Proficiency with pneumatic and electronic controls, as well as precision testing equipment for combustion analysis
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
- Ability to proficiently speak English and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including team members, government personnel, and company leadership
- Ability to effectively time manage and complete tasks in an efficient manner
- Must be physically capable of stooping, standing, sitting
- Must be physically capable of reaching with arms and fingers
- Must be physically capable of lifting 50lbs
- Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and performing overhead work
- Must have the ability to maintain assigned work hours
- Must have sufficient endurance to perform task over long periods of time
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, upon hire
Desired Qualifications
- Specialized training in a trade field, preferred
- Manufacturer training on chillers, boilers, and pumps, preferred
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