Building Engineer I: Maintenance & Systems Lead

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Reston, VA seeks a Building Engineer to manage maintenance activities and lead the maintenance team. You will oversee predictive and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and building systems, ensuring reliability and safety.

The role requires at least 1 year in commercial/industrial operations, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience in commercial/industrial environment with increasing responsibility for managing daily building operations.
• General mechanical and carpentry skills.
• Experience with HVAC system maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills such as internet, email, electronic manual, etc.
• Ab Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on facility equipment and mechanical and building systems, including electrical, HVAC, boilers, pumps, motors, valves and chilled water/heating hot water distribution systems including chillers and cooling towers, filter changes, belt changes, equipment cleaning and equipment painting.
• Assist with ancillary building systems necessary to keep systems operating at peak performance with minimal downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to ensure building is compliant and up-to code.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance repairs.
• Monitor and respond to service requests in work order management system.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients through timely and professional communication.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Mechanical skills

Carpentry skills

Safety procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer basics

Organization

Reading blueprints/CAD drawings

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Hensel Phelps in Reston, VA seeks a Building Engineer to manage maintenance activities and lead the maintenance team. You will oversee predictive and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and building systems, ensuring reliability and safety.

The role requires at least 1 year in commercial/industrial operations, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, employee-owned culture.