Engineer DC 3rd

Donohoe Construction Company; Washington; On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Donohoe Construction Company, CBS division, is seeking a DC 3rd Class Engineer to oversee building operations and maintenance of MEP systems in a large facility. You will perform tours, monitor operations, and ensure equipment functions meet safety and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining environmental conditions, and applying expertise in piping, steam systems, and BAS monitoring.

Qualifications

• Valid stationary engineer license equivalent to Class 3 Steam Engineer (DC).
• Advanced plumbing repairs: identify, diagnose and repair leaks, damaged piping, valves and fixtures.
• Mechanical piping: knowledge of domestic water, sanitary drainage, hydronic heating, chilled water, condenser water.
• Minimum 5 years in steam plant operations.
• 3–5 years 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.
• Preventative 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, and BMS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safe system operations during tours and daily watches.
• Operate installed equipment, maintain required temperatures and humidity levels, and BAS displays and alarms.
• Install, service, and maintain MEP systems, including preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Stationary engineer license

Plumbing repairs

Mechanical piping

Steam plant operations

Monitoring systems

BMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical problem solving

Record-keeping

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems (BMS)

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 perform 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 and service call repair

Shift: 3 pm-11 pm (Tuesday-Saturday)

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)
• Advanced plumbing repairs: Demonstrated expertise in identifying, diagnosing and repairing leaks, damaged piping, defective valves, fittings, and plumbing fixtures
• Mechanical piping system: Working knowlwdge of domestic water, sanitary drainage, hydronic heating, chilled water, condenser water, and associated mechanical piping systems
• 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 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.

EOE, including disability/veterans