ENGINEER, CHIEF

Compass Group • Florence, KY

2d

About The Position

The Lead Engineer - MEP oversees the operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across the facility portfolio. The role is the technical lead for building infrastructure and is responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient operation, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. It provides technical leadership to engineering teams, contractors, and vendors; drives preventive maintenance strategies; supports capital projects; and acts as the primary escalation point for complex equipment and building-systems issues.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. local time. The position requires an associate degree in a related field and at least seven years of relevant commercial or industrial MEP experience, including at least three years of leadership or supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree and experience in critical environments are preferred.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience operating and maintaining commercial or industrial MEP systems.
• At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, or building operations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems; electrical distribution up to medium voltage; building automation systems; boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and hydronic systems; plumbing and water treatment; emergency power systems and generators; preventive and predictive maintenance programs; and CMMS platforms.
• Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience supporting critical environments such as healthcare, manufacturing, data centers, laboratories, higher education, or large commercial facilities.
• SMA/SMT certification from the Building Owners & Managers Association.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP).
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Journeyman Electrician, HVAC, or Stationary Engineer License.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to engineers, maintenance technicians, and third-party service providers.
• Develop and implement best practices for maintenance, reliability, energy management, and facility operations.
• Lead troubleshooting of critical equipment failures and complex infrastructure issues.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC and chiller systems, boilers and steam systems, electrical distribution, switchgear and emergency power, generators and UPS systems, building automation systems, plumbing, water treatment, and fire-life safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, local building codes, and client safety requirements.
• Maintain documentation required for inspections, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, and promote a strong safety culture among engineering teams and contractors.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed on schedule.
• Monitor building performance and identify opportunities to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Support planning, budgeting, and execution of facility improvement and capital projects.
• Review engineering designs, scope documents, and contractor proposals.
• Manage project execution while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and support sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for facility leadership and clients.
• Manage vendor, consultant, and service-provider relationships; review service contracts and ensure work meets established standards.
• Provide regular operational updates and recommendations to management.
• Respond to critical incidents and equipment failures, lead root-cause analysis and corrective action, participate in after-hours on-call rotations as required, and coordinate emergency repairs and business continuity activities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance and AD
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
• Additional paid and/or unpaid time-off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree