Lead Engineer

Complete Building Services

8d • $35 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Donohoe Companies are hiring a Lead Engineer to join our team at a large facility in NW, Washington, DC. The Lead Engineer is responsible for supervising a team of building engineers, ensuring safe and efficient operation of all building systems in a Class A office environment. Key functions include overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and BMS systems; performing hands-on troubleshooting and repairs; managing preventive and corrective maintenance through CMMS; and coordinating vendor services. The role enforced safety and compliance standards and delivers exceptional tenant service while supporting the Chief Engineer in operational planning and reporting.

Requirements

• Preferably 5+ years of commercial building experience with demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a site badge
• Troubleshoot and make minor repairs
• Equipment - Chillers. Cooling Towers, AHUs, VAVs, FCUs
• Hands-on equipment experience including, but not limited to changing filters, grease bearings, repairing flush valves, stop valves, changing ballast, light bulbs
• Requires reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• EPA Universal 608 (CFC) license

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections of systems and associated equipment
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on a scheduled basis
• Maintain equipment to industry standards
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical problems as required and/or as assigned by the supervisor
• Provide assistance and support to sub-contractors designated to perform installation and/or repair of equipment and/or hardware as required
• Interface with the building manager and other customer representatives to ensure client satisfaction
• Complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports of system status as directed by supervisor
• Purchase materials and supplies, and maintain inventory as required for timely work completion
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly and monthly reports of system status and work completed
• Prepare predictive maintenance on assigned equipment in order to prevent breakdowns and/or outages
• Must be able to pass background check
• Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders

Benefits

• We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match.
• And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services.
• We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED