Chief Engineer (LC)

EMCOR Government Services, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits (CBA)

Job summary

EMCOR Government Services seeks a Chief Engineer in McLean, VA, to lead a 20–25 member operations team across a Class A office complex. The role requires extensive HVAC, electrical, and facilities management experience, with strong leadership and vendor coordination.

The candidate should hold a DC 3rd Class license or equivalent, CFC certification, and a Top Secret SCI clearance. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits under the CBA.

Qualifications

• Must have 7–10 years of proven Chief Engineer experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct a staff of 20–25 in maintenance and operations of a Class A office complex.
• Manage scheduling, training, evaluations, and hiring processes for the team.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems using blueprints and equipment specs.
• Oversee subcontractors for preventive maintenance and major repairs (Fire Alarm, Generators, BAS, Elevators, etc.).

Skills

HVAC Operations

Building Systems

Staff Leadership

Technical Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Education

DC 3rd Class or equivalent

CFC Universal Certification

OHAS 30hr Training

High school diploma or GED

Top Secret SCI Clearance

Tools

Trane

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Job description

About Us

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

Job Summary

About Us:

EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By combining our expert professional technicians, commercial best practices, extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our government clients to achieve consistently high-performance facilities, on-time projects and long-term value.

Job Title: Chief Engineer (LC)

Job Summary: EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need for Chief Engineer in McLean, VA. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and 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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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct a support staff of 20-25 in the maintenance and operations of a Class A commercial office complex. Duties to include scheduling of staff and job assignments; training of new and existing staff, counseling, appraisals and recognition, interviewing and hiring of new staff, process time and attendance records, parts requisition and inventory control, and other related duties.
• Requires a good working knowledge of chiller plant operation, Data Center and building automation systems to include Trane, Johnson Controls and Siemens.
• Must posse strong troubleshooting skills & working knowledge of blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, or other equipment specifications in order to diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Oversee and direct subcontractors in the performance of preventive maintenance and repairs. This to include Fire Alarm, Generators, High Voltage Switchgear, BAS, Elevators, Storm Water Management, Water Treatment, UPS and Chillers.
• Must have excellent verbal and writing skills along with good interpersonal and customer service skills. Must also be proficient with Lotus Notes, Word, Excel and Projects.

Qualifications

• DC 3rd Class or equivalent, Maryland First Class is preferred
• CFC Universal Certification
• OHAS 30hr Training preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Must have 7-10 years of proven experience as a Chief Engineer in a similar environment, supervising a crew of ten craftsmen or larger.
• Top Secrete SCI Clearance required

Physical Demands

• Work requires an abundance of walking, bending, kneeling, and must be able to lift 50lbs.

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

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $62.07

Other Compensation: none

Benefits: Health and Welfare Benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement