Hands-On MEP Engineer for a Community Campus

Building Bridges Across the River; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Building Bridges Across the River seeks a highly skilled MEP Building Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across THEARC, a 233,000 square foot nonprofit campus in Washington, DC. The role involves extensive field work, hands-on problem solving, and coordination with facilities staff.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in HVAC, Electrical Systems, Building Maintenance, or related field, OR equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on MEP maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in commercial/institutional facilities.
• Experience with HVAC systems (chillers, boilers, air handlers, rooftops), electrical distribution, plumbing, and BAS.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex MEP equipment using manuals and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and NEC/plumbing/mechanical codes.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across the campus.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on MEP systems.
• Diagnose complex failures and minimize downtime.
• Manage budgets and coordinate with facilities staff and tenants.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized work and ensure quality control.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Building automation systems (BAS)

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in HVAC/Electrical

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Multimeters

Job description

Building Bridges Across the River seeks a highly skilled MEP Building Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across THEARC, a 233,000 square foot nonprofit campus in Washington, DC. The role involves extensive field work, hands-on problem solving, and coordination with facilities staff.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and budgeting.