Assistant Chief Engineer - Building Systems & MEP

Seattleartmuseum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Art Museum is expanding its Engineering team with an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer across three sites. This hands-on role focuses on maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring safety and continuous functionality of museum facilities.

You will supervise the Facilities Engineering team, help diagnose issues, document changes, and maintain records and spare parts.

Qualifications

• AA, OE, refrigerant, electrical certifications.
• Journey-level HVAC mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all MEP systems.
• Assist with supervision of the Facilities Engineering team.
• Support engineering duties as needed.
• Determine work procedures and expedite workflow.
• Assign duties and verify quality and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Standardize procedures to boost team efficiency.
• Maintain engineering library and infrastructure records.
• Keep as-built records and document changes.
• Maintain clean and organized engineering spaces.
• Manage spare parts stock and tools for the team.
• Maintain daily operations procedures manual.
• Compile and maintain service logs.
• Test and ensure building fire life systems functionality.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Education

HVAC certifications (AA/OE/refrigerant/electrical)

Job description

Seattle Art Museum is expanding its Engineering team with an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer across three sites. This hands-on role focuses on maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring safety and continuous functionality of museum facilities.

You will supervise the Facilities Engineering team, help diagnose issues, document changes, and maintain records and spare parts.