Licensed Chief Engineer — Facility Operations Leader

LB&B Associates Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

LB&B Associates Inc. seeks a Chief Engineer to lead technical operations and maintenance for critical facilities. You will head a skilled engineering team, ensure reliability, safety, and performance, and manage building systems across complex environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in a Chief Engineer role, strong leadership, and expertise in building systems, life safety, and power distribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a Chief Engineer or in a related supervisory role in commercial facilities.
• Hands-on expertise in building systems and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical operations and maintenance of assigned buildings, ensuring all equipment and systems run optimally.
• Supervise, train, and mentor engineering and maintenance staff, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and coordinate preventive maintenance to keep facilities in peak condition.
• Develop, implement, and carry out building safety and emergency response plans.
• Enforce security protocols, logging subcontractor access and maintaining records for all entries and exits.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and security standards and government regulations.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and complaints with professional, courteous service.

Skills

Chillers boilers pumps heat exchangers

HVAC systems Building Automation

Life Safety Systems Utility Services

Electrical Power Distribution Plumbing

Mechanical building operations

Job description

LB&B Associates Inc. seeks a Chief Engineer to lead technical operations and maintenance for critical facilities. You will head a skilled engineering team, ensure reliability, safety, and performance, and manage building systems across complex environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in a Chief Engineer role, strong leadership, and expertise in building systems, life safety, and power distribution.