Facilities Building Engineer

Hines•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Facilities Building Engineer operates and maintains building equipment and systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment. The role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots operational failures, restores building services under minimal supervision, and supervises maintenance work as needed. The position may require applicable city or government licenses or permits; employees who lack required credentials upon hire or promotion must obtain them within six months, subject to eligibility rules. The role works indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time, and must meet the assigned property’s shift requirements, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Overtime may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Two or more years of experience in commercial HVAC or related experience.
Successfully complete the Hines Engineering Training program phase for the Building Engineer position.
Demonstrate proficiency in two or more categories of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and ability to provide training in those areas.
Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
Understand company and assigned-property policies and procedures.
Use computer skills to administer and implement changing requirements within engineering programs.
Read and understand equipment manuals and other instructions presented in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and use testing equipment, including analog and digital multimeters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, airflow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
Know and properly use basic hand tools, including socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers.
Understand correct use of pneumatic, electric, or engine-driven power tools, including drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches.
Understand correct use of personal safety equipment.
Perform mathematical computations related to building operations and problem-solving building comfort and operation issues.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations.
When applicable, obtain relevant city or government licenses or permits, such as EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, Boiler Operators permit, or State of Texas Maintenance Electricians License.
Meet the assigned property’s shift requirements and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain building equipment and systems.
Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC-related equipment.
Troubleshoot operational failures and re-establish building services under minimal supervision.
Supervise maintenance work as needed.
Obtain applicable city or government licenses and permits within six months of hire or promotion when required and eligible.