Chief Engineer

Field Museum • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages and leads the engineering team, focusing on the safe, efficient, and effective operation of building machinery and systems. The role implements and manages preventive maintenance programs covering fire and life safety, mechanical systems—including HVAC, plumbing, and controls—and electrical systems. The position also oversees building-system maintenance, contractors, vendors, and contracted maintenance staff, while maintaining records and ordering supplies and materials. The Field Museum describes its mission as connecting people to the natural environment and human history and emphasizes an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace.

Requirements

• 10 years of engineering work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience.
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineers license.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in facility-related systems.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, CMMS, and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage engineers, including training and personal development.
• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including fire and life safety, mechanical systems, electrical systems, generators, primary switch gear, and building automation systems.
• Identify maintenance objectives and incorporate them into documented plans covering preventive, corrective, and reliability maintenance procedures.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of building systems and maintenance processes.
• Understand construction planning and execution.
• Execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs.
• Implement maintenance best practices to improve mechanical equipment uptime.
• Evaluate maintenance, operations, and reliability methods and implement changes to improve effectiveness.
• Identify building safety hazards and ensure their remediation to provide a safe environment for staff and occupants.
• Oversee contractors working within the building.
• Maintain records of building rounds, meter readings, logs, and data sheets.
• Manage contracted maintenance staff and vendors.
• Order supplies and materials.
• Perform additional job duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pet insurance
• Life and disability benefits
• 403(b) savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed