Building Engineer (Commercial Electrical/HVAC)

Nightwing•Sterling, VA

1d•$77,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Nightwing is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer with a strong foundation in commercial electrical or HVAC systems and technical experience across multiple building trades. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facility systems and coordinates maintenance activities, contractors, and infrastructure improvement projects. The engineer supports the reliability and continuity of mission-critical facilities, adapts to changing operational priorities, and works independently. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Requirements

At least four years of relevant hands-on experience in commercial building systems maintenance, facilities engineering, electrical systems, HVAC, or a related technical field.
Journeyman license.
Project management experience combined with hands-on commercial electrical or HVAC trade work, including planning, scheduling, coordinating field work, and managing contractors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relay technical and project information clearly and promptly.
Extensive knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative, accountable, solutions-oriented approach.
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements, the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and relevant building and safety regulations.
TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Degree or diploma from a post-secondary institution in Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Experience across multiple building trades, including access control hardware, commercial electrical, HVAC, and related facility systems.
Formal technical training, certifications, or equivalent experience in HVAC, Operating Engineering Technologies, or related disciplines.
Applicable trade licenses and EPA Section 608 certification.
Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BAS), computerized maintenance management systems, and project documentation tools.
Willingness to upgrade polygraph.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial electrical or HVAC systems and associated building infrastructure.
Diagnose complex equipment failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system reliability and operational continuity.
Plan, coordinate, and execute facility maintenance, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects, including scope development, scheduling, resource planning, contractor oversight, and project closeout.
Interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and contractor proposals to assess requirements and recommend technical solutions.
Apply preventive maintenance practices, building codes, OSHA safety requirements, and industry standards.
Manage competing priorities, monitor progress, and meet operational deadlines.
Coordinate with facilities leadership, customers, vendors, and technical teams.
Work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and respond to critical facility issues and emergency maintenance requirements.
Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.