Building Engineer III

URBAN RENAISSANCE GROUP•Seattle, WA

9d•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, the Building Engineer III directs engineering staff and service contractors responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, fixed and portable equipment, and related systems, as well as performing minor construction and equipment installation. The position supports implementation and documentation of site safety plans, operational standards, and department-specific policies and procedures. It also serves as a team leader and mentor, provides training, and promotes safety, energy conservation, continuous improvement, and high-quality customer service. The role performs and supervises maintenance and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems. It requires strong plumbing capabilities; expertise troubleshooting building equipment and systems; knowledge of energy conservation, controls, water treatment, and refrigeration systems; and the ability to interpret system drawings and diagnostic instruments. The engineer maintains equipment records and administrative documentation in Building Engines, helps manage inventories and purchasing, supports audits and inspections, and follows applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The position advises or assists on-call engineers during after-hours events.

Requirements

Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong employee-relations, coaching, and training skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; email; Building Engines; and the property BAS/EMS system.
Ability to use Building Engines efficiently, including running reports, adding and removing equipment, adjusting schedules, and performing administrative subroutines.
Experience commensurate with the specific facility for an Assistant Chief Engineer position.
Possess the highest-level relevant state or local stationary engineer and/or HVAC license as required, plus a universal refrigerant recovery license.
Possess a Washington State Labor and Industries 07 electrical training card and intend to accumulate sufficient hours to pass the 07 test and become a licensed journeyman 07 electrician.
Possess an EPA Universal Refrigerant License.
Working knowledge of energy conservation.
Ability to understand and explain VFD operation and operation modes.
Ability to read and interpret building system drawings, HVAC measurement devices, and equipment sequences of operation.
Strong plumbing, building-systems troubleshooting, and electrical diagnostic skills.
Ability to follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, hazardous-material handling, personal protection, and applicable codes and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of progressive operations experience preferred.
BOMA-accredited courses are desirable.
Formal training in energy conservation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct engineering staff and service contractors performing maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and related systems, as well as minor construction and equipment installation.
Support implementation and documentation of site safety plans, operational standards, and engineering department policies and procedures.
Install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair restroom plumbing fixtures and building-wide potable water, grey water, and septic systems; cut and solder piping and use compression fittings.
Supervise inventory coordination for critical parts, supplies, and equipment, including vendor research, sourcing, purchasing, order and invoice tracking, and price comparisons.
Supervise and assist with maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment, and building structures.
Perform assigned tasks and supervise designated direct reports, contractors, and inspectors.
Promote safety, energy conservation, and continuous improvement, including ensuring BAS/DDC systems operate on schedule and at seasonal efficiency.
Assist with building operational audits, inspections, and walkthroughs.
Record daily entries and pertinent equipment information in Building Engines, including equipment changes, documents, attachments, and historical data.
Perform departmental administrative duties, including independently supervising lockout/tagout functions and reporting regularly to the Chief Engineer or delegate.
Lead and mentor junior staff; provide formal safety, technical, and administrative training to the team.
Advise or assist on-call engineers with questions or issues during after-hours events.
Provide high-quality customer service and professionalism to tenants, staff, and visitors, and encourage these standards among team members.
Comply with applicable codes, policies, procedures, facility safety programs, and environmental and hazardous-material regulations; complete required safety training and inspect safety equipment.
Understand and explain VFD operation and operate VFDs in manual, auto, LOTO, and program modes.
Apply energy-conservation strategies, including lighting controls, utility demand management, and proper HVAC scheduling.
Read line drawings and trace building power distribution, condenser water, hydronic loops, and sprinkler systems.
Interpret HVAC measurement devices and perform comfort-call measurements, explain end-user equipment sequences of operation, and inspect and clean re-heat and heat-exchanger coils.
Troubleshoot building systems and components, including boilers, air-handling units, chillers, cooling towers, hydronic systems, split systems, and blowers.
Manage and monitor water-treatment systems, including testing, logging, and reporting; assist with utility tracking, Energy Star, and refrigeration control system management.
Diagnose electrical systems, assist with switchgear oversight and maintenance, interpret infrared studies, conduct motor diagnostics, and generate electrical load calculations as needed.
Use communications tools effectively with the Chief Engineer or delegate, management, team members, and vendors.