Lead Engineer - MEP & Building Systems

ESFM® USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

ESFM is seeking a Lead Engineer - MEP to oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across client facilities. You will provide technical leadership to engineers, contractors, and vendors, driving preventive maintenance strategies and supporting capital projects.

You will coordinate with client leadership, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and continually improve system reliability and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience operating and maintaining commercial or industrial MEP systems.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within facilities engineering, maintenance, or building operations.
• Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, data centers, laboratories, higher education, or large commercial facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Develop and implement best practices for maintenance, reliability, energy management, and facility operations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical equipment failures and complex infrastructure issues.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, BAS/BMS, plumbing, water treatment, and fire-life safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and client safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Preventive maintenance

Building systems knowledge

CMMS knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Maximo

Corrigo

ServiceChannel

Archibus

Job description

ESFM is seeking a Lead Engineer - MEP to oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across client facilities. You will provide technical leadership to engineers, contractors, and vendors, driving preventive maintenance strategies and supporting capital projects.

You will coordinate with client leadership, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and continually improve system reliability and energy efficiency.