Engineer DC 3rd

The Donohoe Companies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 109,652 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Building Services (CBS) is seeking a DC 3rd Class Engineer to support full building operations with expertise in MEP systems, steam plant operations, and regulatory compliance. The role involves tours, daily watches, and managing temperatures, humidity, BAS displays, and alarms.

The candidate should have a valid DC Class 3 Steam Engineer license and substantial experience in steam generation, condensate recovery, and preventive maintenance, with strong analytical and organizational

Qualifications

• Valid DC Class 3 Steam Engineer license.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in steam plant operations.
• Experience with steam plant operations, chemical analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with computerized monitoring systems and automated control technologies.
• Strong knowledge of DC regulatory requirements for steam systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs for industrial equipment.
• Technical expertise in steam generation, condensate recovery, and cooling system operations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting plant issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), and BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for record-keeping and reporting
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Engineers perform tours and daily watches to monitor safe system operations and maintain system to peak performance.
• Operate installed equipment, required temperatures and humidity levels, and BAS displays and alarms.
• Apply their knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe-fitting, and plant operations to install, service, and maintain MEP systems, including preventive maintenance.

Skills

License DC Class 3 Steam

5+ years steam operations

Steam plant operations

Monitoring systems

Regulatory knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Steam generation

Condensate recovery

Cooling system operations

Problem solving

MS Office

CMMS

BMS

Time management

Communication

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a leading facilities management company specializing in the operation, maintenance, and engineering of commercial, government, and private‑sector buildings. CBS is committed to delivering reliable, high‑quality services that ensure the efficient performance and long‑term sustainability of the facilities it manages.

CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc.—Washington DC’s most established 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.

Responsibilities

The DC 3rd Class Engineer will have comprehensive knowledge of MEP systems and mission critical operating characteristics to support full building operations. On each shift, Engineers perform tours and daily watches to monitor safe system operations and maintain systems at peak performance.

• Engineers preform tours and daily watches to monitor safe system operations and maintain system to peak performance
• Perform operation and daily function of installed equipment, required temperatures and humidity levels, and BAS displays and alarms
• Engineers will apply their knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe‑fitting, and plant operations to install, service, and maintain MEP systems, including preventive maintenance maintenance and service call repair

Shifts: Day, Second, and Third shifts. (Monday - Friday and Weekends)

Salary: $52.66 per hour

Qualifications

The DC 3rd Class Engineer shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Must possess a valid stationary engineer's license equivalent to Class 3 Steam Engineer (DC)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in steam plant operations
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in steam plant operations, chemical analysis, and troubleshooting
• Experience with computerized monitoring systems and automated control technologies.
• Strong knowledge of DC regulatory requirements for steam systems.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs for industrial equipmen t.
• Technical expertise in steam generation, condensate recovery, and cooling system operations.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting plant issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), and
• BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for record‑keeping and reporting
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision

EOE, including disability/veterans