Sr. Building Engineer

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Top-notch benefits

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Senior Building Engineer for a premier downtown Austin high-rise. You will maintain building systems and lead a team, overseeing preventive maintenance and operations to ensure reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on repairs, system monitoring, and daily log updates, with growth into a leadership position on the horizon. Exceptional problem solving and a solid HVAC/electrical background are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of building maintenance experience.
• Experience with Electrical/HVAC.
• EPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HVAC calls and assess repairs.
• Test and adjust chemical levels in water systems.
• Inspect chiller operation and log service activities.
• Repair AHU components and cooling tower parts.
• Adjust pneumatic, DDC controllers and actuators for proper operation.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Education

EPA license

Tools

BMS/EMS familiarity

Job description

One of the best commercial property management firms in Austin is hiring a Sr. Building Engineer for an iconic downtown high-rise! We offer competitive pay rates, bonuses and top-notch benefits! This is a rare opportunity to grow into a leadership role in the near future!

The Building Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance of building systems and operations of all assigned properties and building a team beneath them. This role will perform repairs and help in the operation, monitoring, and performance of preventative maintenance on building systems as necessary.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Respond to HVAC calls; determine if repair is needed
• Responsible for testing & adjustment of chemical treatment levels in water system.
• Perform a daily inspection and log of a chiller and service and adjustment.
• Replace belts, motor, bearings, actuators, and values on an AHU and Cooling Tower.
• Responsible for adjustments to pneumatic/DDC controllers and actuators for proper operation.
• Adjust set points, start-up and temperature on building energy management system.
• Trouble shoots a power induction unit (P.I.U. or F.P.T.U.) to determine if operating properly.
• Trouble shoot, adjust, and balance pumping system.
• Must possess understanding of plumbing systems.
• Rebuild and repair flush valves and faucets.
• Responsible for the replacement of wax bowel seal and remounting of toilet urinals and lavatories.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance of a systems pump.
• Adjust and service pressure-reducing valves.
• Must possess understanding of the operations of the buildings? life safety systems.
• Identify and respond to fire alarm and troubles in a timely manner, properly enable and disable
• points.
• Conduct a weekly inspection and log of Emergency Generator and Fire Pump, recommend outside service.
• Repair and replace door closures and door hardware as needed.
• Responsible for adjustment and repair of security systems.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Employee must be available for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning/unclogging toilets or drains.
• Must possess basic understanding of A.C. circuits and safety procedures.
• Responsible for replacing outlets, switches, and lighting ballast.
• Must possess basic understanding of refrigeration cycle with a universal CFC license.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of an AHU.

Requirements include:

• 2+ years of building maintenance
• Experience with Electrical/ HVAC background.
• EPA license preferred

Salary will DOE with a ton of career growth and full benefits