Senior Building Engineer - Atlanta Commercial Office

COUSINS EMPLOYEES LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cousins Properties is seeking a Building Engineer - Commercial Office to maintain and operate building systems across our Atlanta portfolio. This on-site role requires hands-on maintenance of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have a minimum of 6 years in building maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and proven ability to work with heavy equipment, coordinate with internal teams, and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 6 years in building maintenance or a related trade; HVAC/electrical trade background preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledgeable in safe use of ladders, lifts, hand tools, voltmeter, plumber’s helper, safety gear, and fire safety equipment.
• Experience operating chillers, boilers, switchgear, pumps, air handling units and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance of building systems for safe, efficient operations.
• Repair and maintain electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, and miscellaneous systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and monitor building energy management systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, replace components like belts, motors, valves, and actuators.
• Respond to maintenance calls and document findings; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Maintain logs for chillers, pumps, and emergency generators; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Life safety systems

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ladders

Lifts

Basic hand tools

Voltmeter

Safety goggles

Job description

Cousins Properties is seeking a Building Engineer - Commercial Office to maintain and operate building systems across our Atlanta portfolio. This on-site role requires hands-on maintenance of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have a minimum of 6 years in building maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and proven ability to work with heavy equipment, coordinate with internal teams, and uphold safety standards.