Building Engineer

Facade Today; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Realty Partners, L.P. in Houston, Texas is seeking a full-time Building Engineer to oversee electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical maintenance across the current portfolio of office and industrial buildings.

The role requires travel between properties, after-hours emergency readiness, and coordination with vendors and contractors to ensure code compliance and reliable operations. Strong BAS and work order system experience, 10+ years in commercial building engineering,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial building engineering experience.
• Current RTU/HVAC experience required.
• Must be able to travel to multiple properties and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service building electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergencies and daily service requests via the work order system.
• Coordinate with vendors and supervise outside contractors for improvements.
• Manage building inventory and ensure city/code compliance for all properties.
• Oversee building automation systems and review security/cctv as needed.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Building Automation

Emergency Response

Vendor Coordination

Maintenance Leadership

Tools

BAS Software

Work Order System

Security Software

Job description

Commercial Property Building Engineer Opportunity

InSite Realty Partners, L.P. is an established, privately owned commercial real estate company in Houston, Texas specializing in project leasing, property management, asset management and development services for over 9 million square feet.InSite also focuses on the acquisition and disposition of properties and investment sales and brokerage services.

We are looking for a motivated, self-starting individual to join our team as a full-time Building Engineer to cover multiple buildings.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Responsible for building electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical maintenance of the company building portfolio.
• Primarily support three office buildings and one industrial building, with secondary responsibility for providing support to the remaining buildings in the portfolio.
• Use a personal vehicle to travel between assigned properties as needed. Mileage between properties will be reimbursed in accordance with the company’s mileage reimbursement policy.
• Respond to building emergency calls and daily service requests submitted through the building work order system.
• Respond to temperature complaints, light bulb replacement, resetting breakers, equipment repairs, restroom repairs, and ceiling tile replacement.
• Operate mechanical equipment, including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, the EMS computer, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance, including painting and door and lock repairs.
• Responsible for building maintenance stock and inventory, daily operation of building automation systems, and ensuring assigned buildings remain city/code compliant.
• Perform weekly on-call duties via emergency phone service and contracted monitoring stations for both burglary and fire systems.
• Obtain vendor proposals and coordinate and supervise outside contractors, tenant improvements, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with building standards and contractor requirements.
• Work with the Senior Property Manager to identify potential liability risks and obtain solutions and pricing to minimize risks.
• Maintain all required permits, inspections, and testing for each property.
• Ensure required inspections and testing are completed in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with preparation, monitoring, and compliance of the property budget, including R&M accounts and utility consumption.
• Provide leadership and guidance for company engineers.
• Work as a team with janitorial, security, and other building engineering staff.
• Maintain good tenant relations in all office buildings.
• Review CCTV footage, security reports, and janitorial reports as needed.
• Report to the Senior Property Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial building engineering experience.
• Current RTU/HVAC experience required.
• Must be able to climb ladders and access rooftop equipment.
• Building Automation System (BAS) and work order system experience required.
• Commercial office building experience required; low‑rise/mid‑rise experience preferred.
• Familiarity with centrifugal chillers and chilled‑water systems is preferred.
• Experience with HVAC pneumatic controls is preferred.
• Must be available for after‑hours emergency response, including equipment failures and severe weather events.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable personal vehicle required; must be able to travel to various buildings throughout Harris County; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of a commercial building engineer position, including walking properties, climbing stairs and ladders, working in mechanical spaces and on rooftops, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

Computer Programs and Software Used

• Various BAS, security, and camera software used for remote scheduling, viewing, and operations.
• Microsoft 365, including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, and Excel.
• Adobe.