Engineering Operations Lead for Critical Facilities

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Director of Engineering Operations to lead an operations engineering team responsible for technical review and field commissioning for new construction, renovations, and major system upgrades. The role supports troubleshooting and manages the end-to-end lifecycle from design review through construction, testing, handover, and post‑project troubleshooting.

In a mission-critical academic medical center environment, you will ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with 7+ years in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Master's degree preferred; PE credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operations engineering team for technical review and field commissioning across new construction, renovations, and major system upgrades.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle from design review to construction, testing, handover and post‑project troubleshooting.
• Ensure building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, fire suppression, BAS) meet performance specs and regulatory requirements in a mission‑critical environment.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with engineering shop teams, support sustainability initiatives, and participate in campus utility master planning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Design review

Field commissioning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE credential preferred

Job description

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Director of Engineering Operations to lead an operations engineering team responsible for technical review and field commissioning for new construction, renovations, and major system upgrades. The role supports troubleshooting and manages the end-to-end lifecycle from design review through construction, testing, handover, and post‑project troubleshooting.

In a mission-critical academic medical center environment, you will ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas,