DC 1st Class Chief Engineer – 24/7 Facility Lead

Complete Building Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Building Services (CBS) seeks a Chief Engineer for a large Northwest Washington, DC facility. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Chief Engineer will serve as the technical lead for the site and must hold a valid DC First Class Engineer License.

You will oversee the onsite CBS workforce, ensuring safety, quality, and contract compliance while managing building systems diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• DC 1st Class Engineer License required.
• High School diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in building maintenance, electrical systems, or facility management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building operations, assigning and inspecting work to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ensure proper functionality of high and low-voltage systems and equipment; conduct inspections of subordinates' work.
• Promote and enforce safety practices to maintain a secure work environment.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Provide hands-on training for new employees in maintenance and repair of building systems.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee maintenance and repair projects.
• Review projects to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with standards.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare reports as required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Emergency response

Operations management

Safety mindset

Education

DC 1st Class Engineer License

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Complete Building Services (CBS) seeks a Chief Engineer for a large Northwest Washington, DC facility. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Chief Engineer will serve as the technical lead for the site and must hold a valid DC First Class Engineer License.

You will oversee the onsite CBS workforce, ensuring safety, quality, and contract compliance while managing building systems diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.