Lead Engineer

Insight Global; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Baltimore is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs of building systems, equipment, and grounds. You will monitor operations, prioritize tasks, and ensure facilities run at peak performance under limited supervision.

The role requires 5–8+ years of building maintenance experience, strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, and energy management, and any trades certifications or Journeyman licensure.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of building maintenance experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining HVAC, boilers, pumps, and refrigerant systems.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and operations.
• Journeyman level licensure or other trades certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review daily work orders and assign tasks.
• Oversee and inspect work by engineering staff.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Estimate time and materials for repairs; manage supplies.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with Chief Engineer or Property Manager.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance; maintain records.
• Maintain energy management program to minimize operating costs.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC systems

Energy management

Trades licensure

Education

Trades certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for performing complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds. Working under limited supervision, this position will monitor building system operations and performance. The Lead Building Engineer will utilize several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

Day to day:

• Review the daily work order and assigns tasks as necessary. Monitor repeat problems and make suggestions on how to correct.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Consult with the Chief Engineer or Property Manager and clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.

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Skills and Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience or building maintenance experience
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair. - Any trades certifications or Journeyman level licensure