Stationary Engineer - (NIST)

EMCOR Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Government Services, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Stationary Engineer to join a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and supervises maintenance activities on boilers, chillers, and other large mechanical systems.

You will respond to service requests, document operations logs, and coordinate with the Customer’s Representative and Project Manager. A Maryland 1st Class license and 5+ years of field experience are required, along with an

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Maryland 1st Class license.
• Minimum of five (5) years field experience operating commercial mechanical systems; boilers, chillers, and controls preferred.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities with Customer’s Representative.
• Ability to read blueprints and BAS control drawings.
• EPA universal refrigeration certificate and safety-conscious work practices.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee corrective maintenance per contract specifications.
• Operate system components including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors.
• Receive and respond to service requests and advise Project Manager of actions taken.
• Respond to emergencies and advise the Chief Engineer and Customer’s Representative.
• Implement maintenance and support programs assigned to the shift.
• Ensure operating logs and maintenance forms are completed and submitted timely.
• Control, maintain accountability, and oversee spare parts and tools issuance.
• Perform additional duties within contractual scope.
• Overtime and shift work may be required.
• Safely and skillfully use related hand and power tools.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Technical reporting

Safety practices

Education

Maryland 1st Class boiler license

Tools

BAS drawings

Job description

About Us

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

Job Summary

Job Title: Stationary Engineer

Schedule 12-hour rotating shifts which can include weekends

EMCOR Government Services has an opportunity for a Stationary Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD. This position reports to the Chief Engineer and the Customer’s Representative. The Stationary Engineer takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns and performs, as well as oversees, mechanical, routine, and preventative maintenance activities. Shift work is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee corrective maintenance per contract specifications
• Operate all system components for which EMCOR is responsible in accordance with established procedures and performance limitations, including boilers, cogeneration systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, and water chemistry systems.
• Receive and respond to service requests from the Customer’s Representative; to advise the Project Manager of all such actions taken and of any unresolved problems.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations, initiate emergency operations procedures and advise the Chief Engineer, and the Customer’s Representative/Security when resolution of an emergency exceeds the capability of shift personnel.
• Implement those elements of the operations, routine & preventive maintenance and support services programs, which are assigned to the shift.
• Ensure required operating logs and maintenance forms are completed accurately and clearly and that these are submitted to the Customer on a timely basis.
• Control, maintain accountability, and oversee the issuance and use of spare parts and tools.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations.
• Overtime and shift work may be required.
• Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Maryland 1 st Class
• Minimum of five (5) years field experience in commercial Mechanical Systems operation, repair and maintenance; experience with Boiler, Chiller and Control System similar to that at the Customer’s facility is desirable. Familiarity with plumbing, electric & fire protection systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Customer’s Representative.
• Ability to write effectively in the preparation of reports and forms.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints, specifications, Building Operations Services manuals, and BAS control drawings.
• Strong background in troubleshooting, operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of large, complex mechanical systems and controls.
• Should possess a state and US EPA approved universal refrigeration certificate, to work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts which can include weekends

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Physical Demands

Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks

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Geographic Disclosure

Hourly Rate $48-55

Job Locations

US-MD-Gaithersburg

ID

2026-52580

Company

EMCOR Government Services, Inc.

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite

Posted Date

3 days ago (9/23/2026 11:21 AM)