Engineer, Building Services

Mitsubishi Electric US•Maysville, KY

16d

About The Position

The Building Services Engineer assists senior leadership in planning long- and short-term goals and manages installation, operation, and maintenance of essential building services, including ventilation, lighting, power, heating, cooling, and water supply systems. The role supports regulatory and company-policy compliance, continuous improvement in energy use and waste reduction, building and grounds maintenance, utility continuity, vendor and lease management, and external inspections. The position also leads risk management, business continuity, emergency management, contingency planning, and resilience activities. Responsibilities include developing related policies and controls, monitoring risk indicators, recommending and implementing mitigation actions, testing continuity plans, and evaluating the internal control framework. The engineer manages departmental staffing and budgets, forecasts labor needs, maintains maintenance records and inventory, and provides training and technical support to employees and management. The role involves hands-on facilities work, including reading electrical and mechanical schematic drawings; troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic system components; and measuring, cutting, and installing pipe and tubing for gas, water, and hydraulic lines. The engineer works with minimal supervision, supports and trains coworkers, communicates project status, and promotes a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Domestic and international travel and extended hours may be required, sometimes on short notice. The role may involve prolonged work in extreme indoor or outdoor temperatures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
Working knowledge of NFPA and state and local regulations.
Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft suite or similar software.
Ability to work with electrical and mechanical systems.
Strong verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills, including interpersonal and technical communication, group presentations, and technical writing and drawing.
Broad and detailed knowledge of maintenance methods.
Hands-on technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pneumatic applications, as well as preventive and predictive maintenance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for training, conferences, meetings, and other purposes.
Ability to work extended hours, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work for extended periods in extreme hot or cold indoor and outdoor temperatures.

Nice To Haves

7–10 years of experience working with facilities management.
Facility management certification, such as Master Electrician, Plumbing, or HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

Assist senior leadership in planning long- and short-term goals.
Manage the installation, operation, and maintenance of building ventilation, lighting, power, heating, cooling, and water supply systems.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.
Drive continuous improvement in energy usage and waste reduction.
Lead maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds and ensure continuous service from applicable utilities.
Establish specifications and negotiate terms and costs with vendors for services or equipment.
Coordinate business continuity, emergency management, contingency planning, and crisis management processes, policies, and procedures.
Lead the resilience strategy and business continuity framework, updating them to reflect changes in business operations.
Establish and monitor key risk indicators and work with other departments on corrective action plans to mitigate risks.
Maintain reports on significant risks and recommendations, and propose countermeasures.
Create policies, procedures, and control assessments for identified risks, including risk registers, business continuity plans, environmental matters, and building services.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Company's internal control framework in addressing risks and achieving company goals and objectives.
Provide training and technical support to management and employees on risk management strategies and programs.
Negotiate, manage, and report on building leases.
Facilitate testing of contingency and business resilience plans and lead development of countermeasures for identified improvement points.
Lead inspection processes with outside inspectors, including fire inspectors.
Develop and manage departmental headcount, expense, and fixed asset budgets, and forecast labor requirements.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and adhere to organizational policies in job-related activities.
Foster teamwork, assist with training and cross-training, communicate regularly, and participate in identifying and resolving problems.
Read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
Troubleshoot, repair, or replace damaged hydraulic system components, including PVC pipe, metal pipes, and check valves; measure, cut, and install pipe and tubing for gas, water, and hydraulic lines.
Document maintenance schedules, work orders, purchases, and inventories.
Perform tasks with minimal supervision; assist less experienced coworkers; and provide verbal status updates and written project status reports to the manager.
Maintain inventories of consumables and tools and request orders through the manager as needed.
Analyze processes, procedures, and systems and recommend improvements to support the department and Company's goals and professional image.
Support general housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.