Building Engineer

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer is the lead technical authority responsible for reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems across Siemens Energy multi-site facilities in Central Florida, including commercial office, warehouse, and production spaces. The role manages facility-related troubleshooting, investigation, repair, preventive maintenance, reactive work orders, and vendor activity. It also supports energy conservation initiatives and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, in accordance with operational standards, and with minimal disruption to production and facility activities. The position plans, estimates, and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance; administers CMMS work-order management; procures materials; maintains attic-stock inventory; and assists crafts and managers with complex failures and corrective actions. The Building Engineer conducts facility walks, creates proactive work orders, reports potential improvements to the Site Manager, and refines procedures as operational needs change. The role reports to the Site Manager and coordinates with facility, maintenance, purchasing, engineering, and production personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and technical school certification.
Strong applied knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
Functional knowledge of general maintenance, including light carpentry, painting, minor electrical work, and locksmithing.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
Previous experience in a planner/scheduler role.
Good computer navigation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and dependable work performance.
Journeyman-level technical background.
Regularly able to stand, walk, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in confined spaces or at heights; reasonable accommodations are available.

Nice To Haves

Seven years of direct experience in commercial building operations and maintenance is preferred.
EPA Universal (Section 608) HVAC certification, Florida Journeyman Electrician or Plumber License, Boiler Operator License, or OSHA 10/30-Hour Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle facility-related troubleshooting, investigation, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial systems.
Manage reactive on-demand work orders, ensuring timely completion, follow-up, and documentation in the CMMS.
Conduct regular facility walks, identify issues, create proactive work orders, and report improvement opportunities to the Site Manager.
Manage vendor relationships, including subcontractor coordination and oversight, performance evaluation, and compliance with standards.
Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize impact on production and facility operations.
Assist with procurement of materials and maintain organized attic-stock inventory of spare parts and materials.
Assist crafts and managers with troubleshooting complex failures and implementing corrective actions in the field.
Close out maintenance work orders in the CMMS system.
Coordinate work schedules with production staff, the Facility Manager, and the Site Manager.
Generate purchase requisitions and schedule subcontractor maintenance activities.
Receive trouble calls, generate work orders, plan and schedule work, and perform on-demand repairs and emergency responses as required.
Maintain safe working conditions in areas under the engineer’s care and take corrective action when safety violations are reported.
Refine existing procedures in response to changes in the operational landscape.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Site Manager.