Commercial Building Engineer – HVAC & MEP

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned Building Engineer to maintain and optimize HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial property. You will oversee preventative maintenance, coordinate with contractors, ensure code compliance, and support energy efficiency initiatives.

The role requires 5-7 years in facilities maintenance, HVAC expertise, and a valid driver's license. Join a property management team dedicated to reliability, tenant comfort, and safety, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of commercial building engineering or facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience overseeing maintenance projects or coordinating vendors.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• CFC Universal Certification required or able to obtain within 90 days.
• SMT certification preferred; progress toward SMA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with work order and preventative maintenance systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint preferred.
• Valid driver's license; ability to respond to emergencies outside hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot commercial HVAC systems including chillers, pumps, VFDs, and rooftop units.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance: filters, belts, lubrication, coil cleaning, inspections.
• Monitor BAS data and equipment performance; adjust controls and schedules.
• Coordinate major maintenance or replacement projects with vendors.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and building sustainability objectives.
• Conduct routine inspections of electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Assist with access control, building security, and site utilities.
• Maintain building documentation and maintenance reports.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned Building Engineer to maintain and optimize HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial property. You will oversee preventative maintenance, coordinate with contractors, ensure code compliance, and support energy efficiency initiatives.

The role requires 5-7 years in facilities maintenance, HVAC expertise, and a valid driver's license. Join a property management team dedicated to reliability, tenant comfort, and safety, with