Senior Building Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Building Engineer provides leadership, technical support, guidance, and hands-on expertise in operating and maintaining two 100,000-square-foot Class A commercial office buildings. The position maintains base-building systems and supports reliable day-to-day operations through maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. It promotes safe work practices and ensures maintenance activities comply with company policies, procedures, standards, and reporting requirements. The position reports directly to the Chief Building Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia. The role supports HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and life-safety systems; responds to service requests and building emergencies; and assists with supervision of daily maintenance operations. Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, lifting, and working in mechanical spaces. Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required for emergencies or scheduled maintenance. The salary range is $69,000–$93,000 annually in Dewberry’s Fairfax, Virginia office. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. A background screening is required before a final employment offer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five to seven years of experience maintaining and operating building equipment, preferably in commercial facilities.
- At least one year of supervisory experience as a lead or senior building engineer.
- Universal EPA 608 Certification.
- Proficiency with one or more BAS platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life-safety systems.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations, NFPA codes, and energy-conservation best practices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Experience using CMMS systems for work-order management and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, lifting, and working in mechanical spaces.
- Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required for emergencies or scheduled maintenance.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school certification or an associate degree.
- Proficiency with Siemens Desigo CC BAS.
- Current Virginia Journeyman HVACR or DC Class III License.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
- Monitor the Building Automation System (BAS), investigate alarms, identify root causes, adjust setpoints, and modify schedules in accordance with operational standards.
- Prioritize and respond to service requests to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and work-order documentation.
- Assist with inventory management of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, and recommend purchases as needed.
- Support emergency response activities, including fire alarms, power outages, and other building-related incidents.
- Assist the Chief Engineer with daily supervision of building maintenance operations and provide coverage during the Chief Engineer’s absence.
- Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company safety standards.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Building Engineer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
