Assistant Chief Engineer

Aerotek; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead and oversee operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial building systems at a busy Baltimore, MD site. The role supports the Chief Engineer and requires coordinating with vendors, supervising staff, and addressing tenant needs.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience with HVAC, BAS, electrical systems, and preventative maintenance. The position offers on-site work hours, potential for overtime, and a path to permanent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Experience with BAS/building automation systems.
• HVAC repairs and troubleshooting expertise.
• Electrical knowledge relevant to building systems.
• Preventative maintenance expertise and reliability mindset.
• Leadership experience preferred for team oversight.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety.
• Coordinate vendors, draft RFPs, and award contracts per scope.
• Supervise engineering team and assign preventive maintenance tasks.
• Respond to tenant needs and emergencies, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Monitor utilities, perform inspections, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as Chief Engineer in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Schedule engineers; manage on-call coverage and 24-hour responses.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC repairs

Commercial building maintenance

BAS/building automation systems

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Leadership experience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

The Assistant Chief Engineer is a dynamic leadership role tasked with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, water treatment, and life-safety systems. This position supports the Chief Engineer by overseeing preventive maintenance, coordinating vendors and contractors, supervising the engineering team, and addressing tenant and emergency maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all building systems, including HVAC, water treatment, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and life safety.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors, draft RFPs, award contracts, and ensure work aligns with the scope.
• Conduct property inspections and take corrective action as needed.
• Oversee contractors and work within the building.
• Focus on customer service by promptly responding to tenant needs and requests.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems.
• Work with customers to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs to minimize business interruptions.
• Assist in developing and overseeing the preventive maintenance program, assigning tasks to the engineering team.
• Monitor all building systems.
• Supervise the engineering team to ensure work completion, efficiency, and timeliness; schedule building engineers.
• Respond to 24-hour emergency calls and carry a mobile phone for on-call duty.
• Comply with all codes and regulations and enforce them among the team.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Act as Chief Engineer in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Monitor utility usage, note anomalies, and take corrective action; recommend efficiency improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and inclination
• HVAC repairs and troubleshooting skills
• 5 years of experience in commercial building maintenance
• Experience with BAS/building automation systems
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Preventative maintenance expertise
• Electrical knowledge

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience preferred

Why Work Here?

This role provides an opportunity to transition to a permanent position after six months, fostering long-term career growth and stability.

Work Environment

The work environment is located at Penn Station, with hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. There are opportunities for overtime, particularly during evenings and overnight shifts when larger repairs and maintenance can be performed with minimal passenger presence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.