Airport Stationary Engineer II - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver International Airport is seeking an Airport Stationary Engineer II to operate, maintain, construct, and repair Central Utility Plant equipment and associated building systems. The role maintains and operates large-scale equipment—including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and glycol heat exchangers—and supports the airport’s heating and cooling hydronic networks, controls, and energy management systems. The position is onsite at Denver International Airport and works four 10-hour days per week. Regular shifts may be day, swing, or graveyard; new hires initially work a temporary day shift for onboarding and integration, then move to an assigned shift after a six-month probationary period. Shift assignments may change based on operational needs. The role may require on-call work, extended hours, alternative shifts, weekends, holidays, and mandatory snow-removal duties. The engineer performs routine and non-routine preventive maintenance, inspects facilities for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, troubleshoots and maintains BACnet/LON networks and Metasys BAS, and independently completes comprehensive mechanical maintenance and equipment rebuilds. The role diagnoses complex problems in boilers, centrifugal and screw chillers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers; performs precision alignments, vibration analysis, and thermal imaging; and troubleshoots VFDs, control valves, damper actuators, and pressure sensors. It also develops work plans for overhauls and seasonal startups and shutdowns, evaluates equipment condition and efficiency, and recommends repairs or replacements. Additional duties include assisting other trades, planning and leading major equipment repairs and installations, responding to tenant service and environmental-control complaints, coordinating with contractors, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory, and preparing maintenance records, reports, and cost estimates. The engineer contributes to reliability and asset management systems, supports budget planning, may lead small crews or projects and mentor Engineer I staff, and is responsible for energy management systems that overlay Central Utility Plant controls and equipment maintenance schedules. The City and County of Denver offers a full salary range of $35.21–$54.57 per hour; new hires are typically brought in at $42.00–$49.00 per hour based on experience. A shift differential of 7%–12% may apply depending on the assigned shift. Benefits described include a vested monthly pension, a 457B retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision plans, provided uniforms, a work boot allowance, and a mobile phone stipend. A resume must be included with the application. An FBI criminal background check is required; a pre-employment physical and drug test may be required by position.

Requirements

Possess a City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer License at the time of application; eligible out-of-state applicants may submit an equivalent license but must obtain the Denver license before the end of the six-month probationary period.
Have a valid driver's license at the time of application.
Have EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (CFC) at the time of application.
Have a high school diploma or GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate, or an accepted combination of education and experience.
Have four years of experience in stationary engineering, or an accepted combination of education and experience in place of the minimum education and experience requirements.
The posting also identifies a minimum of five years of hands-on experience with industrial HVAC and utility systems as an ideal-candidate qualification.
Demonstrate knowledge of boiler operation, maintenance, and safety.
Keep required licenses and certifications current as a condition of employment.
Have knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses in hydronic heating and cooling.
Be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, analyze, and identify system malfunctions and determine their source and cause.
Have strong BAS and controls skills, including experience with Central Utility Plant maintenance and energy management systems.
Have advanced skills in pump and motor rebuilds and boiler and chiller maintenance.
Have diagnostic ability using tools such as multimeters, data loggers, and infrared cameras.
Have working knowledge of mechanical codes and safety compliance standards.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work well on a team, maintain a reliable work ethic, work under pressure, and demonstrate customer service and communication skills.
Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds routinely and occasionally handle heavier items with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.
Be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights or on elevated platforms.
Be able to work in confined spaces, including boiler hatches and tight mechanical areas, following safety and confined-space entry procedures.
Be able to bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, and stand or walk for prolonged periods.
Be able to safely operate and maneuver heavy tools and equipment used to repair and rebuild pumps, motors, valves, and other mechanical systems.
Be able to tolerate noise, vibration, varying temperatures, and exposure to dust, moisture, or chemical substances while using provided PPE.
Maintain alertness and situational awareness in an active airport facility with restricted-access areas and moving equipment or vehicles.
Pass the required FBI criminal background check and meet ongoing clearance reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Central Utility Plant maintenance.
Deep knowledge of building automation systems and energy management systems.
Advanced skills in pump and motor rebuilds and boiler and chiller maintenance.
Strong diagnostic ability using multimeters, data loggers, and infrared cameras.
Ability to work any shift, including graveyard shifts, and flexibility for changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

Maintain, operate, and repair building and facility equipment associated with heating and cooling hydronic networks and control systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, and cooling towers.
Perform routine and non-routine preventive maintenance and inspect facilities, buildings, and grounds for unsafe or malfunctioning systems and conditions.
Assist other trades personnel with infrastructure and equipment maintenance and repair, including equipment installation and modification.
Plan and lead maintenance and installation of major building and facility equipment repairs, evaluate service needs, and recommend upgrades.
Respond to tenant complaints concerning safety and environmental-control conditions, follow up on work orders, and prioritize service calls.
Coordinate maintenance work with outside contractors and technicians under contracted service agreements.
Provide input to supervisors and managers for annual budget planning and control; order parts and supplies and maintain stock and inventory.
Maintain records and prepare reports, including estimates of materials, labor, and equipment costs.
Troubleshoot and maintain BACnet/LON networks and Metasys building automation systems.
Document and report maintenance activities and contribute to reliability and asset management systems.
Perform comprehensive maintenance and rebuilds of mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gear drives, and rotating assemblies.
Diagnose and repair complex issues in boilers, centrifugal and screw chillers, cooling towers, and plate/frame or shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
Conduct precision alignments, vibration analysis, and thermal imaging to identify mechanical performance issues.
Oversee building automation system operations and optimize performance using trend analysis and scheduling controls.
Troubleshoot VFDs, control valves, damper actuators, and pressure sensors.
Develop and execute work plans for equipment overhauls, seasonal startups, and shutdowns.
Evaluate mechanical systems for wear, efficiency loss, or potential failures and recommend repair or replacement strategies.
Lead small crews or projects and mentor Engineer I staff on complex mechanical tasks, as needed.
Respond to on-call, after-hours, or emergency needs when required.
Maintain energy management systems that overlay Central Utility Plant equipment controls and equipment maintenance schedules.
Work extended hours or alternative shifts and participate in mandatory snow removal when operational, weather, or emergency conditions require.

Benefits

Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension once vested after five years of service.
457B Retirement Plan.
140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of start date.
7%–12% pay differential depending on assigned shift.
Parking provided at Denver International Airport.
Uniforms provided.
Work boot allowance.
Mobile phone stipend.