Chief Engineer

Complete Building Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Complete Building Services (CBS) is seeking a Chief Engineer for a large commercial facility in Washington, DC. The role requires a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License, a background check, and at least three years of relevant experience.

You will assign and supervise maintenance work, manage CMMS, diagnose and repair building systems, and coordinate daily schedules to ensure on-time contract performance. Hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with pay of $40–$45 per hour.

Qualifications

• DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License is required.
• Background check must be passed.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a comparable facility.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls.
• Working knowledge of engineering and building systems.
• Ability to read, review and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to subordinates using CMMS to maintain building operations.
• Provide quality control for subordinates and subcontractors.
• Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems.
• Prepare work schedules for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and schedule daily maintenance and repairs to meet contract requirements.
• Prepare solicitations for contractor services as needed.
• Administer CMMS requirements daily.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and project tracking software.

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

Blueprints reading

Team training coordination

Education

DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License

Tools

CMMS

BAS/EMS

Blueprints reading

Job description

Complete Building Services

Chief Engineer

US-DC-Washington

Job ID: 2026-4481

Complete Building Services

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Complete Building Services (CBS) is in search of a Chirf Engineer support the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility.

Responsibilities

You must possess a DC 3rd Class License for this position.

A typical day in the life of our Chief Engineer:

• Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations
• Provide Quality Control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed
• Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems
• Prepare work schedules
• Train, or arrange for training of, Contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work daily to provide on-time delivery of contract requirements
• Prepare and issue solicitations for the Contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements
• Administer the CMMS requirements daily
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software

Hours: 7:00 am 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

Salary $40-$45 per hour

Qualifications

Please review the qualifications needed for the role:

• Possess a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License
• Must pass a background check
• A minimum of three years(3) experience (within the past (10) years) in a facility of comparable size and complexity requiring similar services
• BAS/EMS
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining all MEP systems and associated equipment
• Possess knowledge of the composition, operation, and installation of a variety of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls
• Possess knowledge of national and local applicable and respective MEP codes
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of engineering and building systems
• Ability to read, review and understand blueprints

EOE, including disability/veterans

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