Building Systems Engineer - HVAC, Electrical & Life Safety

JBG Smith; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

JBG SMITH is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineer (union) to operate, maintain, and repair building systems across properties in Washington, DC. You will conduct tours, adjust HVAC controls, and monitor automation to ensure safe, efficient operation and tenant comfort.

The role requires a Class Three Steam Boiler Engineer license (DC) or equivalent, EPA CFC universal certification, and 4+ years in stationary engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in stationary engineering, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and building/facilities maintenance.
• DC Class Three Steam Boiler Engineer license (or equivalent) per DC licensing authority requirements.
• CFC Universal Technician certification from a US EPA-approved program.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and controls.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Clear verbal and written English communication; ability to perform intermediate arithmetic.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle pressure effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Operate, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems in properties.
• Conduct daily mechanical tours to ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment and building systems.
• Adjust HVAC controls to maintain tenant comfort and meet lease requirements.
• Monitor automation systems, logs, alarms, and system measures; document faults and actions.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance per standards and document actions in service system.
• Respond to tenant and property management requests and log actions in the system.
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs and paint equipment and spaces.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and address recurring issues with follow-up.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JBG SMITH is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineer (union) to operate, maintain, and repair building systems across properties in Washington, DC. You will conduct tours, adjust HVAC controls, and monitor automation to ensure safe, efficient operation and tenant comfort.

The role requires a Class Three Steam Boiler Engineer license (DC) or equivalent, EPA CFC universal certification, and 4+ years in stationary engineering or related fields.