Field Facilities Engineer

Hunt Military Communities•Norfolk, VA

4d•$90,000 - $104,000

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer applies advanced engineering knowledge and independent professional judgment to evaluate and optimize major building systems across an assigned portfolio of unaccompanied housing facilities, which may include residential high-rise buildings. This is a multi-site, portfolio-level engineering role focused on technical oversight, regulatory compliance, vendor management, and engineering support—not primarily hands-on repair work. The engineer sets technical standards, verifies that systems meet applicable codes and contractual obligations, selects and manages specialty vendors, and serves as a senior technical resource and escalation point for on-site maintenance teams. The role uses engineering, data analytics, and reliability practices to optimize maintenance, control operating expenses, extend asset life, maintain compliance, and improve residents’ experience. The position oversees a broad range of building systems and programs, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, boilers, elevators, fire protection and life-safety systems, heat pumps, cooling towers, and building automation. It supports maintenance technician development, preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections and certifications, equipment troubleshooting, capital planning, renovation projects, emergency maintenance, operational reporting, and audit-ready compliance documentation. The role requires driving for company business, using either a company vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle as specified in the posting.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience in multifamily facilities management, engineering, maintenance operations, industrial engineering, or property operations.
Experience leading and/or providing indirect supervision.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, fire alarm, elevator, and building mechanical systems.
Understanding of NFPA standards and life-safety regulations.
Knowledge of elevator maintenance practices and applicable safety codes.
Expertise in reliability-centered maintenance management principles.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Yardi, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and reporting platforms.
Ability to manage contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams effectively.
Understanding of ASME boiler standards, NFPA requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
Experience with boiler operations and water treatment programs.
Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and predictive maintenance methodologies.
Understanding of heat transfer principles, hydronic systems, condenser water loops, and energy management strategies.
Experience troubleshooting water-source heat pump equipment, controls, pumps, and associated mechanical systems.
Valid, in-state driver’s license.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, facilities engineering, construction management, asset management, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large-scale residential, hospitality, healthcare, or mixed-use properties.
Experience with fire protection systems, elevator systems, water-source heat pump systems, and capital project management.
CMRP—Maintenance and Reliability Professional certification.
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) certification.
Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)—PMI certification.
Relevant state engineering or facilities certifications.

Responsibilities

Mentor and develop maintenance technicians, provide escalation support for complex or multi-system failures, and deliver hands-on training to address technical skill gaps.
Direct advanced skilled work in two or more trades and, on rare occasions, perform that work across building systems including HVAC, plumbing, boilers, electrical distribution, generators, building automation, heat pumps, cooling towers, roofing, structural components, elevators, and fire systems.
Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs; enforce preventive maintenance requirements; and support commissioning, recommissioning, and seasonal startup and shutdown procedures.
Manage inspection, testing, maintenance, and compliance programs for fire suppression and life-safety systems; analyze deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and assist with emergency preparedness and life-safety risk assessments.
Oversee elevator maintenance, inspection, testing, and modernization; monitor system performance, investigate recurring issues, and support capital replacement projects.
Direct boiler operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and modernization; monitor efficiency and operating conditions; evaluate water treatment programs; and support contingency planning.
Manage operation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of water-source and geothermal heat pump systems and rooftop packaged units; monitor efficiency, comfort, and reliability; coordinate loop-water treatment; and recommend cost-reducing retrofits.
Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, ASME standards, state boiler and elevator regulations, OSHA, EPA, insurance carrier requirements, and local fire codes; conduct audits and risk assessments and implement corrective measures.
Coordinate third-party inspections, testing, certifications, repairs, and corrective actions; manage contractors, consultants, vendors, service providers, and property teams; and verify contracted work meets specifications.
Analyze equipment performance, reliability, condition, and lifecycle cost; recommend upgrades, replacements, or modernization; and perform root-cause analysis of failures, comfort complaints, and recurring maintenance issues.
Support asset inventories and replacement planning, and assist with capital planning and budgeting for system replacements and major upgrades.
Support renovation, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects; develop technical specifications and scopes of work; conduct cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses; and assist with budgeting, forecasting, planning, and execution.
Collect and analyze operational, maintenance, financial, and safety data; develop dashboards and reporting using CMMS, Excel, Power BI, and other business intelligence platforms; track performance and generate leadership reports.
Direct emergency maintenance and, on rare occasions, perform it, including response to sewage backups, water main and lateral breaks, fires, weather-related damage, water leaks, and appliance repairs; ensure unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.
Maintain permits, certifications, inspection reports, operating logs, service histories, system drawings, and compliance records in audit-ready condition; maintain tools and diagnostic equipment; enforce proper use of equipment, chemicals, and PPE; and promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive for company business using a company vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle, as described in the posting.