Project Engineer

COPT Defense Properties; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading health benefits

Job summary

COPT Defense Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Technician/Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and direction across assigned properties in the United States. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and coordinating with tenants, vendors, and internal teams.

The candidate will read complex drawings, manage energy baselines, and supervise BAS systems while ensuring budgetary discipline and high service levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational coursework in HVAC, electricity, plumbing or related areas.
• Universal CFC certification.
• State certified Journeyman/Stationary Engineer license or equivalent.
• State certified Master’s license preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years as a senior service technician or project engineer with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and provide work direction to technical staff and subcontractors.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance with government regulations.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings.
• Manage energy baseline, dashboards, and energy cost savings initiatives.
• Oversee BAS recommissioning and training platform.
• Maintain contract files and budgeting documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication

On-call readiness

Time management

Education

High school diploma with vocational coursework (HVAC/electric/plumbing)

State Journeyman/Stationary Engineer license or equivalent

State Master’s license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Company-specific software

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for technical support and work direction to technicians for assigned properties. Ensure that security requirements established by the USG and/or tenants are met and maintained. Maintain positive communication and exceptional follow-up with building tenants, vendors, contractors, and internal contacts.

Position Summary

Responsible for technical support and work direction to technicians for assigned properties. Ensure that security requirements established by the USG and/or tenants are met and maintained. Maintain positive communication and exceptional follow-up with building tenants, vendors, contractors, and internal contacts.

Essential Functions

• Lead Projects + Provide Work Direction -
• Lead special projects as requested by CDP management.
• Provide work direction to technical staff responsible for completing special requests and projects.
• Provide work direction to technicians and subcontractors providing maintenance or repair services to ensure that work is completed as directed and within quality parameters.
• Ensure job safety standards are maintained at all times in compliance with company policy and government regulations.
• Must be able to read trade related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and internal wiring schematics.
• Must be able to work on sensitive compartmented information facility construction standards that comply with ICD 705 requirements.
• Maintain contract files with all required documentation to support an audit.
• Energy + Sustainability Management -
• Set energy baseline and measure regularly for energy and cost savings, to include the research and installation of energy saving and monitoring devices
• Participate in the development and administration of an energy dashboard for reporting.
• Participate in energy audits and develop and conduct and audit process.
• Building Automation System (BAS) Management -
• Oversee recommissioning of BAS systems and the BAS training platform.
• Budget Management -
• Control expenditures for services and supplies for daily operation within established budget guidelines.
• Provide operating and capital expenditure recommendations to the property management team.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork for billing purposes.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide notification to management concerning issues.
• Maintain all tools, parts, and supplies in an organized manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education -

High school diploma or equivalent with additional vocational coursework in one or more of the following disciplines: HVAC, electricity, plumbing or other relevant areas.

Further Training -

• Universal CFC certified.
• State Certified Journeyman’s or Stationary Engineer license or equivalent.
• State Certified Master’s license or equivalent is preferred.

Professional Experience -

Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience working as a senior service technician or project engineer with at least five to ten years of experience providing work direction to others.

Computer Skills -

• PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.
• Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.

Mobility -

N/A

Other Requirements -

• Ability to routinely perform on call and off hour duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays and to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour on-call basis or to complete special projects.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical and electrical) including how to troubleshoot, maintain and control.
• Working knowledge of energy management systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while diagnosing and resolving building systems issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with tenants, vendors, and staff.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $140,000

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.