Engineer I

Description

• Involves movement between departments, buildings, and floors to facilitate work.
• Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials. Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation and appearance of the properties. Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with clients via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service.
• Perform and/or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment independently.
• Accurately complete client requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required. Follow applicable government / local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned properties.
• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate.
• May procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools.
• Regularly interfaces with clients, various BXP staff, vendors, construction professionals, and consultants.
• Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Oversee and/or assist Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting of building systems as needed.
• Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow and/or oversee inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventive maintenance and loss control programs. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control.
• Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties. Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection.
• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of OSHA requirements.
• Provide technical support to the Lead and Chief Engineer. Assist in the technical training of less experienced staff.
• Available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed. Respond to after hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including but not limited to snow and ice removal) power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
• Receives immediate supervision and direction from one or more of the following: Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, Roving Chief Engineer, Regional Engineer, Director, Engineering. The Property Manager will evaluate work performance on a periodic basis in conjunction with appropriate managers in the respective properties involved.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe.

Requirements

• CFC certification for the type of equipment serviced. (Universal Certification preferred.)
• This is an on-site position and requires in-person attendance.
• Licenses(s) for applicable jurisdiction and equipment as required based on location:
• May require the ability to operate a vehicle (i.e. truck, van, utility cart, etc.) or small tractor
• Comprehensive training and certification in HVAC and other technologies relating to building engineering and/or equivalent job related training and experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Regular use of various machinery and tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
• Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell.
• Ability to participate in on-call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during on-call period (e.g. 7:00am – 3:30pm or 12:00pm – 8:30pm, etc.)
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.
• Maryland Properties – 1st Grade Stationary Engineer’s License
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when required.
• Strong technical and problem solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems.
• Demonstrate exemplary client relation skills. Project a positive appearance and attitude at all times.
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years as a Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer or equivalent field experience required including working knowledge of commercial office building systems.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, NEC and NFC codes and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of web based work order systems, such as Angus, Interwise, Energy Link or similar required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally required to work around vibration or noise as well as dust.
• DC Properties – DC 3rd Class Steam Engineer’s License
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast paced environment and deal effectively with multiple, simultaneous deadlines and projects. Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities and optimize the performance of others.
• Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
• Intermediate skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communications.
• Virginia Properties -- NIULPE 1st Class Engineer’s Certificate
• Operating or Steam engineering license
• SMT certification or enrollment in program preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance