Building Engineer I

URBAN RENAISSANCE GROUP•Bellevue, WA

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer 1 (E1) works under the supervision of the Chief Engineer or their delegate. The role performs duties requiring more proficiency than a Maintenance Technician 2 (MT2), but not the full proficiency of an Engineer 2. The E1 supports implementation and documentation of safety programs, engineering standards, operational procedures, and industry guidelines, and takes on increasing responsibility and autonomy. The position requires strong communication, detailed documentation, and use of complex tools and systems. The E1 is accountable for compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and site-specific codes, rules, regulations, policies, and protocols. The role is expected to complete sign-offs for all E1 line items under the Promote from Within Program, except training courses, within one year. The position maintains and repairs building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment; performs inspections, preventive maintenance, safety checks, testing, and administrative documentation; and supports procurement, inventory, energy conservation, safety, and customer service. Duties include plumbing repairs and installation, use of Building Engines and property BAS/EMS systems, review and interpretation of building drawings, and compliance with facility-specific safety and hazardous-material procedures. The role also provides assistance to junior engineers and works with the Chief Engineer, management, teammates, vendors, tenants, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

Experience commensurate with the specific facility and E1 position.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Building Engines, email, and the ability to operate the property's BAS/EMS system.
Ability to use line drawings and physically trace building power distribution, condenser water, hydronic loops, and sprinkler systems.
Ability to inventory and organize As-Built and tenant-improvement drawings.
Ability to identify and explain items shown on architectural and MEP drawings.
Ability to inspect battery-backup lighting and replace lighting, ballasts, and lighting relays.
Customer-service orientation and ability to function as a responsible, objective team member.
Certification meeting OSHA/ACM awareness training requirements.
Washington State Labor and Industries 07 electrical training card, with intent to accrue enough hours to pass the 07 test and become a licensed journeyman 07 electrician.
EPA Universal Refrigerant License.
City of Seattle Grade IV Boiler Fireman License.
City of Seattle Refrigeration License.
Working knowledge of energy-conservation strategies, including lighting controls, demand utility usage, and proper HVAC scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Formal knowledge of energy-conservation strategies, including lighting controls, demand utility usage, and proper HVAC scheduling.

Responsibilities

Optimize repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and components.
Use and contribute to best practices for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of building systems.
Install, adjust, and repair restroom plumbing equipment, including faucets and flushometers; repair drains and traps; cut and solder piping; and use compression fittings.
Coordinate procurement and maintain inventories of parts, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors, including looking up and placing orders and tracking invoices through the purchase-order system.
Assist junior engineers in becoming proficient in procurement and inventory processes.
Perform daily inspections, safety checks, and routine maintenance.
Complete miscellaneous tasks assigned by the supervisor or their delegate.
Promote energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.
Make daily entries and record pertinent data in Building Engines as required.
Perform preventive maintenance, including periodic inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of building systems.
Perform administrative duties under departmental policies, procedures, and standards, including unsupervised lockout/tagout functions, budget preparation, and building inspections as applicable.
Perform utility and property testing as required.
Participate as a responsible, objective team member and provide assistance where needed.
Provide high-quality customer service and professional service to tenants, staff, and visitors.
Comply with applicable codes, policies, procedures, and facility-specific safety requirements, including use of the LOTO system.
Maintain regular workplace attendance.
Use email, messaging, two-way radio, written, and verbal communications effectively with the Chief Engineer or delegate, management, teammates, and vendors.
Understand and support the company's policies, manuals, mission statement, and organizational goals.
Follow environmental safety, hazardous-material handling, and personal-protection requirements, including awareness of asbestos (ACM), mold (IAQ), and hazardous materials, and understand the SDS system.
Use the URG Safety Manual to identify and safely use the appropriate ladder or man lift and fall protection for each job.
Perform onsite safety inspections and maintain safety equipment.
Operate property BAS/EMS systems and use Microsoft Office, Building Engines, and email.
Use line drawings to trace building power distribution, condenser water, hydronic loops, and sprinkler systems.
Inventory and organize As-Built and tenant-improvement drawings; identify and explain items on architectural and MEP drawings.
Inspect battery-backup lighting and replace lighting, ballasts, and lighting relays.