Senior Building Engineer — Lead HVAC & Facility Excellence

Hines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Building Engineer to maintain and optimize building equipment, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, and to support tenants. You will review operating conditions, execute preventive maintenance, and work with the Supervisor to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork with the operations staff. You will keep operation logs, adjust controls, respond promptly to requests, and uphold Hines’ standards across its portfolio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years experience in commercial HVAC or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and AHUs.
• Adjust HVAC and related equipment to maintain operating criteria per Supervisor guidance.
• Perform general repairs and replacement of building components (fixtures, plumbing, electrical).
• Participate in water treatment chemical programs established on the property.
• Maintain operation logs and files (central plant operations, chemical consumption, inspection logs).
• Apply working knowledge of HVAC distribution and controls to resolve work orders.

Skills

HVAC

Facilities maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hines in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Building Engineer to maintain and optimize building equipment, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, and to support tenants. You will review operating conditions, execute preventive maintenance, and work with the Supervisor to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork with the operations staff. You will keep operation logs, adjust controls, respond promptly to requests, and uphold Hines’ standards across its portfolio.