Senior Building Engineer

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

17d • Onsite

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 role is responsible for maintaining base building systems and ensuring reliable day-to-day operations through maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The engineer promotes safe work practices and ensures maintenance activities and repairs comply with company policies, procedures, standards, and reporting requirements. The position reports directly to the Chief Building Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia.

The role also assists with the daily supervision of building maintenance operations and provides coverage when the Chief Building Engineer is absent. Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required for emergencies or scheduled maintenance. Physical activities include frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, lifting, and working in mechanical spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five to seven years of experience maintaining and operating building equipment, preferably in commercial facilities.
• Minimum 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 of frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, lifting, and working in mechanical spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certification or associate degree.
• Experience with Siemens Desigo CC BAS platform.
• 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) and respond to alarms by investigating root causes, adjusting setpoints, and modifying 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 in 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.

What This Job Offers

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