Lead Building Engineer

ABM Industries; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,635 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility solutions provider is seeking a Lead Building Engineer in Seattle, responsible for supporting the daily operations of building systems and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have engineering skills, customer service experience, and the ability to operate various systems. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with a range of engineering systems and maintenance programs.
• Ability to comply with specific ATS environment requirements.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for systems and maintenance programs.
• Analyzes and seeks solutions to design and operation issues.
• Coordinates work for safety and compliance.

Skills

Engineering skill sets applicable to a range of systems

Customer Service Experience

Job description

Lead Building Engineer

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Lead Building Engineer.

Base Pay

Base pay range: $52.00/hr - $56.00/hr. Pay: $52/hr + DOE. The hourly rate may vary based on experience, skills, geographic location, and market data.

Role Overview

The Building Engineer supports designated leadership with the daily operations of all building systems, including hard‑surface maintenance, basic carpentry and metal work, HVAC operations, mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities include responding to customer requests, submitting and closing work orders, and performing other assigned duties.

Essential Functions

• Follows safe practices and complies with company and regulatory standards.
• Qualified to operate or assist in operating all heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans, and siphons on the assigned site.
• Must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks as assigned.
• Work with internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations.
• Work in a variety of engineering departments based on current needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for a wide range of systems, maintenance programs, engines, and operational engineering functions.
• Understands, analyzes, and seeks solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components.
• Approaches problem solving logically, defines a maintenance program or configuration, and ensures safe and legal operation.
• Reviews Service Bulletins (SBs) from manufacturers or component manufacturers.
• Develops solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation; coordinates warranty recovery on applicable SBs.
• Organizes and manages priorities for assigned responsibilities and meets all deliverables for projects, maintenance program changes, and technical specification revisions.
• Coordinates work with other operational groups to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering skill sets applicable to a range of systems, maintenance programs, and engines.
• Meets all requirements to receive approval for working in specific ATS environments (if applicable), including a ten‑year work history if available.
• Customer Service Experience.

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members.

Application Process

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Additional Information

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage