Building Engineer

Millenniumsoft•Pleasanton, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Building Engineer supervises and leads a team of maintenance technicians, skilled trade spersons, and technical contractors to support and maintain corporate campuses through specialized repairs and preventative maintenance, optimizing all operating systems while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. Supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and onsite inspections across mechanical and electrical systems, building automation (BAS), chiller plants, air handling units, HVAC systems, oil water separators, fuel delivery, and fire alarm/suppression systems.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years as a building engineer, supervisor, or lead technician at commercial buildings, corporate campuses, hospitals, manufacturing plants, office buildings, or large universities/schools, showing progression in responsibility
Experience developing statements of work, construction documents, and cost estimates
Experience managing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing and commercial/industrial HVAC, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems within a CMMS
Prior supervisory experience required
Reading and interpreting electrical, plumbing, and mechanical drawings, riser diagrams, piping schematics, equipment schedules, as-builts, and one-line diagrams
Knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and construction documents
Supervision and contractor management
Problem identification and solution reporting
Sound judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources; openness to new perspectives
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and CMMS experience
Organizational skills and inquisitive attitude
Communication and interpersonal skills
High school diploma or GED plus trade school diploma with specialized vocational training (plumbing, electrical, or general construction), or equivalent of 5 years of job-related experience
Valid driver's license; DMV check required
Eligible to work for an indefinite duration without limited work authorization
Ability to work in a team, under pressure, and on tight schedules
Flexibility for shift changes and emergency calls at all hours
Physical ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry 50+ lbs

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and CMMS experience – preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise 1–2 in-house maintenance technicians and multi-trade contractors; manage the day-to-day preventative maintenance program and multiple repair/improvement projects
Oversee service contractors and monitor technician performance to ensure manufacturer servicing guidelines are followed
Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems; keep facilities and systems up to standard
Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment; respond to scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative work orders
Respond to or assign technicians to off-duty emergency calls involving safety threats, structural integrity, or critical system failures
Identify existing or potential problems and recommend actions to keep systems within manufacturer operating parameters
Order and stock supplies and replacement parts
Assist in developing and executing testing/inspection checklists and punch lists; assist with in-house projects
Assist in preparing Statements of Work (SOW) and construction documents, including obtaining estimates and quotes; monitor contractor work for contract compliance
Maintain doors, windows, hardware, wall/floor coverings, modular furniture, sunshades, and blinds; coordinate with other trades
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, agency, and company directives; contribute to the safety program
Follow policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean, safe workplace
Conduct daily fire and life safety inspections; develop deficiency reports with recommendations and cost estimates
Prepare written condition reports for the Annual Facility Condition and Annual Inspection Summary
Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive maintenance program for building assemblies, site features, and equipment
Support campus activities (relocations, emergency actions); escort and monitor contractors; may act as Technical Monitor for equipment contracts up to $100,000
Record and compile operational data; maintain forms, logs, and reports; track KPIs in the Corrigo CMMS
Maintain an energy management program to keep systems operating efficiently
Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program to meet or exceed equipment rated life; perform emergency repairs as needed
Assist other departments as directed