Lead Building Engineer

Lincoln Property•Herndon, VA

40d

About The Position

The Lead Engineer is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining complex building systems with a focus on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, involving a higher level of troubleshooting and independent problem-solving. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Independently troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on critical building systems. Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records on building equipment. Manage service contractors during routine and emergency repairs. Collaborate with contractors, tenants, and other engineers to ensure smooth building operations and resolve tenant issues. Proactively conduct thorough inspections and report deficiencies, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed and tracked. Record equipment readings and ensure assigned building systems are operating according to standards. Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections. Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed. Provide mentoring to junior Engineers and Technicians while assisting in the training and skill development of less experienced staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required
Five years of job related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience
CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements
Basic working knowledge of laptop and phone applications for work order and facility operation systems as well as basic skills with Microsoft Outlook
Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures
Proven track record of delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team
Familiarity with blueprints and code requirements
Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet the needs of the client
Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools
Ability to read and write English in order to understand manuals and procedures, and to write reports.
Exhibit a willingness to develop advanced proficiency with HVAC and building automation systems (BAS) as well as familiarity with fire alarm and life safety systems.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds; perform physically demanding tasks such as stooping, crouching, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements

Responsibilities

Independently troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on critical building systems.
Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records on building equipment.
Manage service contractors during routine and emergency repairs.
Collaborate with contractors, tenants, and other engineers to ensure smooth building operations and resolve tenant issues.
Proactively conduct thorough inspections and report deficiencies, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed and tracked.
Record equipment readings and ensure assigned building systems are operating according to standards.
Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections.
Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed.
Provide mentoring to junior Engineers and Technicians while assisting in the training and skill development of less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.