Building Engineer (DC 3rd Class)

Spectrum Management • Washington, DC

1d • $49 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Management, LLC is seeking a Building Engineer for a Washington, D.C. site. The role involves monitoring building-system readings and adjusting controls and equipment to support safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with commercial building operations and maintenance and can help ensure equipment is safe and functioning reliably so clients can operate under suitable conditions.

The Building Engineer operates, monitors, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on building systems. The position also conducts facility inspections and operational rounds, maintains critical infrastructure and life-safety systems, and supports engineering and maintenance staff. The engineer serves as the senior engineering representative during assigned shifts and responds to service calls and environmental or indoor air-quality concerns in a secure facility environment. The role may include supervisory duties coordinating site maintenance, HVAC, and engineering staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid DC 3rd Class Engineers License.
• At least 5 years of experience operating in a facility with similar characteristics and job functions.

Nice To Haves

• CFC License.
• Experience supervising an engineering or maintenance staff of three or more.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, steam, chilled water, domestic water, electrical, refrigeration, and energy management systems, using Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Conduct routine inspections, quality-control assessments, and operational rounds to identify potential issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain reliable and efficient building operations.
• Test and maintain critical building infrastructure and life-safety systems, including emergency power systems, water treatment systems, elevators, and other essential mechanical and electrical equipment, and ensure compliance.
• Lead and support engineering and maintenance staff by overseeing daily operations, promoting safety, providing training, supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement, and maintaining clean and organized mechanical and electrical spaces.
• Serve as the senior engineering representative during assigned shifts, respond to service calls, address environmental and indoor air-quality concerns, and ensure safe and effective operation and maintenance of building systems.
• Coordinate building maintenance and repair duties for site maintenance, HVAC, and engineering staff when operating in a supervisory capacity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED