Lead Project Engineer Central Plant Operations

LAUKOA; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 157,597,440 - 186,251,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead on-site operations for the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant. You will oversee boilers, chillers, compressors, and related systems, ensuring quality service and documentation.

You will coordinate maintenance, provide technical guidance, and implement improvements for reliability, safety, and efficiency, working with government representatives and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years as stationary engineer with large mechanical systems experience.
• Three years operating high‑pressure steam or high‑temperature water boilers.
• At least one year operating refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to obtain Denver Stationary Engineer Certificate within 180 days.
• Experience with building management systems; Metasys preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical leadership during core hours, Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Coordinate quality operations, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Offer technical assistance to engineers, management, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate systems and recommend reliability, efficiency, and safety improvements.
• Submit accurate daily logs by 9:00 a.m. using government format.
• Support operation of steam, chilled water, and related mechanical systems.

Skills

Stationary Engineer

Boiler & Chiller ops

Leadership

CMMS (Maximo)

Excel

Education

Denver Stationary Engineer Certificate

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Direct digital controls

MS Excel

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead on-site operations for the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant. You will oversee boilers, chillers, compressors, and related systems, ensuring quality service and documentation.

You will coordinate maintenance, provide technical guidance, and implement improvements for reliability, safety, and efficiency, working with government representatives and contractors.