Senior Engineer

Hines•Denver, CO

About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. Position level will depend on candidate qualifications and experience. As a Senior Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building systems, troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services; act as building systems expert in recognizing deficiencies in current systems, and understand and explain the impact of implementing changes to current systems or installation of new systems. You will also lead a crew in day-to-day operations and maintenance responsibilities, including scheduling personnel and tracking/reporting budgeted and unbudgeted expenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Five or more years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade.
Continually develop building engineering and related knowledge.
Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
Develop sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple tasks and project assignments.
Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
Understand correct usage and knowledge of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
Perform mathematical computations related to building operations for problem solving building comfort and operation issues.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations.
Strong supervisory and decision-making skills.
Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.).

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling unit.
Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.
Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing, electrical and A/C controls.
Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.
Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
Apply well developed knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by Hines.
Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:
Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
Assist with bomb searches
Assist with life safety system alarms
Assist emergency authorities and response teams
Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments and changes as needed.
Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.
Apply knowledge of how each of the components in the building systems relates operationally to one another and modify and/or install new system(s) as needed.
Assist with long-term strategic planning for the property, including budgeting and long-range forecasting.
Maintain cleanliness of the shop by leading by example and training subordinate.
Identify potential causes for failure of a system(s) and prioritize repair process.
Executes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager.