Senior Associate: Net-Zero Building Systems Engineer

HITT Contracting Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health care coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate, Building Systems Engineer to oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of Net Zero building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation.

You will work under the Chief Building Engineer to ensure safe, energy-efficient performance aligned with NZE targets. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, energy optimization, coordinating with vendors, and documenting SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in commercial building operations.
• Four-year degree preferred but not required; technical training acceptable.
• EPA CFC Certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification (required).
• LEED Green Associate.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure energy‑efficient operation.
• Performs routine building walk-throughs to assess system performance and identify energy inefficiencies.
• Records readings and makes performance-based adjustments to optimize equipment efficiency.
• Maintains SOPs embedding NZE principles, energy‑efficient practices, and compliance.
• Responds to service calls diagnosing issues prioritizing energy‑efficient operation.
• Coordinates and oversees contractor/vendor work as required.

Skills

EPA CFC Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

LEED Green Associate

Reading drawings

Team player

Problem solving

BMS/EMS understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Technical HVAC training

Tools

BMS/EMS

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate, Building Systems Engineer to oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of Net Zero building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation.

You will work under the Chief Building Engineer to ensure safe, energy-efficient performance aligned with NZE targets. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, energy optimization, coordinating with vendors, and documenting SOPs.