Building Engineer**
**Job Description**
As a Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and life safety systems. You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot systems to ensure all work meets safety codes. Reporting to the Chief, you will document modifications and repairs in the CMMS and operate HVAC systems, adjusting building automation systems as needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair building systems including plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical.
+ Ensure all work performed complies with safety codes.
+ Report modifications and repairs into the CMMS for review.
+ Operate and adjust HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS, EMS, ATC).
+ Monitor subcontractors' responsibilities in maintenance or repairs and conduct quality control.
+ Be available for 24-hour on-call duty, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergencies.
**Essential Skills**
+ Commercial building experience, including high-rise maintenance.
+ Proficient in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
+ Journeyman level experience with at least five years in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical.
+ Basic PC skills and ability to learn company-specific software.
+ Proficiency in automated work order systems preferred.
+ Ability to read trade-related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and wiring schematics.
+ Valid drivers license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
+ Proficient knowledge and troubleshooting capability of all types of commercial building systems.
+ Good verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
+ Knowledge of energy management systems and building VAV systems.
+ CFC Universal certification required.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
+ Experience in environments with minimal subcontractor usage.
+ May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a yearly bonus of 8% and stock options with dividends, vested over five years. Benefit from overtime opportunities and become part of a supportive work culture.
**Work Environment**
You will work in a high-rise building environment alongside a team of over ten technicians. The role requires flexibility and availability for after-hours duties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of McLean, Virginia.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $83200.00/yr.
Incentive program
401k match
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in McLean,VA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
As a Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and life safety systems. You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot systems to ensure all work meets safety codes. Reporting to the Chief, you will document modifications and repairs in the CMMS and operate HVAC systems, adjusting building automation systems as needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair building systems including plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical.
+ Ensure all work performed complies with safety codes.
+ Report modifications and repairs into the CMMS for review.
+ Operate and adjust HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS, EMS, ATC).
+ Monitor subcontractors' responsibilities in maintenance or repairs and conduct quality control.
+ Be available for 24-hour on-call duty, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergencies.
**Essential Skills**
+ Commercial building experience, including high-rise maintenance.
+ Proficient in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
+ Journeyman level experience with at least five years in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical.
+ Basic PC skills and ability to learn company-specific software.
+ Proficiency in automated work order systems preferred.
+ Ability to read trade-related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and wiring schematics.
+ Valid drivers license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
+ Proficient knowledge and troubleshooting capability of all types of commercial building systems.
+ Good verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
+ Knowledge of energy management systems and building VAV systems.
+ CFC Universal certification required.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
+ Experience in environments with minimal subcontractor usage.
+ May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a yearly bonus of 8% and stock options with dividends, vested over five years. Benefit from overtime opportunities and become part of a supportive work culture.
**Work Environment**
You will work in a high-rise building environment alongside a team of over ten technicians. The role requires flexibility and availability for after-hours duties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of McLean, Virginia.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $83200.00/yr.
Incentive program
401k match
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in McLean,VA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 482948177
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025
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