Building Engineer

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer to lead maintenance across Central Florida sites. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems, troubleshoot issues, and manage vendor relationships to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, CMMS administration, and cross-functional collaboration with Site Manager and production teams. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
• Seven years of experience in commercial building operations and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Manage reactive and preventive maintenance work orders in CMMS; document results.
• Walk facilities to identify issues and create proactive work orders for improvements.
• Coordinate with Site Manager and vendors to ensure compliant, timely work.
• Plan maintenance tasks to minimize impact on production; procure materials as needed.
• Close out work orders and report performance to stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Blueprints

Vendor management

Education

HS Diploma

Technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

The Building Engineer serves as the lead technical authority responsible for overseeing the reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems across Siemens Energy multi-site facilities (commercial office, warehouse, and production spaces) in Central Florida. This role handles all facility-related matters, including troubleshooting, investigation, repair, and vendor management throughout the sites; performs troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs for all commercial systems; manages completion and follow-up for reactive on-demand work orders; upkeeps attic stock inventory; reports findings to the Site Manager on improvements; walks facilities to create proactive work orders; refines existing procedures as needed to adapt to changing landscapes; plans, estimates, and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance activities; administers the CMMS system for work order management; procures materials; troubleshoots complex failures; supports energy conservation initiatives; and ensures all work is performed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with operational standards while minimizing impact on production and facility activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Handles all facility-related matters, including comprehensive troubleshooting, investigation, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs for all commercial systems.

Manages completion and follow-up for all reactive on-demand work orders, ensuring timely resolution and documentation in the CMMS system.

Conducts regular facility walks to identify issues, create proactive work orders, and report findings to the Site Manager on potential improvements.

Manages vendor relationships throughout the sites, including coordination, oversight of subcontractor work, performance evaluation, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Plans and schedules the execution of maintenance tasks with minimal impact on production activities. Assists in procuring all materials required for the Maintenance department.

Assists crafts and manager with troubleshooting complex failures and executing corrective actions in the field.

Closes out maintenance work orders in the CMMS work order system.

Interfaces with Production staff, Facility Manager, and Site Manager in scheduling work tasks with minimal impact on production activities.

Generates purchase requisitions and schedules the maintenance activities being performed by subcontractors.

Receives trouble calls, generates work orders, plans/schedules the work, and performs on-demand repairs and emergency responses as required.

Safety Duties: Ensures safe working conditions are being maintained in areas under his/her care and takes corrective action when notified of any safety violations.

Maintains upkeep of attic stock inventory, ensuring availability and organization of spare parts and materials.

Refines existing procedures as needed to keep up with changes in the operational landscape.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

1. Preferred seven years direct experience in commercial building operations and maintenance.

2. High school diploma or equivalent and technical school certification.

3. Strong applied knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and equipment.

4. Strong functional knowledge of basic general maintenance, i.e. light carpentry, painting, minor electrical, locksmithing.

5. Proven ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc.

6. Previous experience in planner / scheduler role.

7. Good computer navigation skills.

8. Strong organizational skills.

9. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

10. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

11. Reliable in attendance and dependable in work performance.

12. Preferred certifications: EPA Universal (Section 608) for HVAC, Florida Journeyman Electrician or Plumber License, Boiler Operator License, or OSHA 10/30-Hour Certification.

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

HS Diploma

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

5-10 yrs. experience

Technical Qualifications & Skills

Journeyman Level Technical Background

#EFS

Physical Demands

Regularly requires standing, walking, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Reasonable accommodations available.

Work Environment

• Reports to the Site Manager.
• Interfaces with Maintenance staff, Purchasing and Stores Room in procurement of materials.
• Cooperate with and assist others in a common effort to maintain the facility.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Site Manager.
• Interfaces with Site Manager, Supervisor, Technicians, Engineering staff and Production staff to plan, estimate and validate maintenance work activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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