Senior Building Engineer

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to lead operation and maintenance of two 100,000 sf Class A office buildings in Fairfax, VA. You will manage base building systems, supervise maintenance staff, and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable day-to-day operations.

You will troubleshoot, monitor BAS alarms, maintain records, and coordinate with the Chief Building Engineer to support emergencies and planned maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; trade school cert or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in maintenance and operation of building equipment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience as lead or senior engineer.
• EPA 608 Certification is required.
• Proficiency with BAS platforms, preferably Desigo CC.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Monitor BAS, respond to alarms, adjust setpoints, and schedule operations.
• Prioritize service requests and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and work orders.
• Assist with inventory and procurement of parts and supplies.
• Support emergency response activities and building operations supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

Siemens Desigo CC

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Building Engineer provides leadership, technical support, guidance and hands-on experience for the operation and maintenance of two 100,000 Sf Class A commercial office buildings.

This position is responsible for maintaining all base building systems and ensuring reliable day-to-day operations. The role requires strong technical knowledge of commercial building systems to effectively perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs that support optimal building performance.

The Senior Building Engineer will promote safe working practices, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, standards and reporting requirements related to all maintenance activities and repairs. The position reports directly to the Chief Building Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Monitor Building Automation System (BAS), and respond to alarms by investigating root causes, adjusting setpoints and modifying schedules in accordance with operational standards.
• Prioritize and respond to service requests to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and work order documentation.
• Assist with inventory management of spare parts, tools and maintenance supplies; recommend purchases as needed.
• Support emergency response activities, including fire alarms, power outages and other building related incidents.
• Assist the Chief Engineer with daily supervision of building maintenance operations and provide coverage in the Chief Engineer's absence.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company safety standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Building Engineer.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school certification or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in the maintenance and operation of building equipment, preferably in commercial facilities.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience as a lead or senior building engineer.
• Universal EPA 608 Certification required.
• Proficiency with one or more BAS platforms, preferably Siemens Desigo CC.
• Possessing a current Virginia Journeyman HVACR or DC Class III License is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations, NFPA codes, and energy conservation best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience using CMMS systems for work order management and proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, lifting and working in mechanical spaces.
• Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to respond to emergencies or support scheduled maintenance activities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $69,000-$93,000 annually in our Fairfax, VA office.