Building Engineer III
About The Position
The Building Engineer III is responsible for a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and management of building systems. This role requires a strong understanding of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. The position also involves supervisory experience, cost estimation, and the management of repair and maintenance activities, often within a CMMS system. The role demands a flexible approach to work, including the ability to respond to emergency calls at any hour, and requires a valid driver's license and the ability to meet specific physical demands.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and trade school diploma with specialized vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the plumbing, electrical or general construction fields, or equivalent of 5 years of job-related experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a building engineer, supervisor, or lead technician at commercial buildings, corporate campuses, hospitals, manufacturing plant, office buildings, or large university / school
- Work experience must demonstrate a progression in increased responsibility throughout the career
- Prior supervisory experience is required
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, plumbing, and mechanical layout drawings, riser diagrams, piping schematics, equipment schedules, and as-built drawings
- Knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and other construction documents
- Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, one-line diagrams and material lists
- Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solution
- Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule
- A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours
- A valid driver's license is required
- Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions
- Organizational skills with an inquisitive attitude
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Prior CMMS experience
Responsibilities
- Developing statements of work
- Developing construction documents
- Developing cost estimates
- Management of repair and maintenance of plumbing and commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems
- Incorporating maintenance into a CMMS system
- Reading and interpreting electrical, plumbing, and mechanical layout drawings, riser diagrams, piping schematics, equipment schedules, and as-built drawings
- Identifying problems or dangers, reporting issues and providing solutions
- Answering queries from end-users
- Working as part of a team
- Working under pressure and a tight schedule
- Working flexible approach to work shifts
- Answering emergency calls at all hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
