Stationary Operations Engineer-3rd Shift Lead- Washington, D.C.

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee facility operations on a 10:00pm–8:30am shift. The role focuses on safe, reliable operations of building systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, and leadership of technicians on a mission-critical site.

The candidate will ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence, with experience in central plant environments and strong supervision abilities. Applicants must meet security eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Applicants subject to a government security investigation; U.S. Citizenship required for access to classified information; ability to obtain/maintain HSPD & Secret (Active).
• Experience operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting central plant and institutional mechanical systems in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct managerial leadership for assigned shift personnel and oversee work assignments.
• Lead daily facility operations and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted service and reliability.
• Prioritize, assign, monitor, and adjust technician activities based on safety, workload, and competency; ensure proper supervision.
• Maintain shift performance records, CMMS documentation, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with management, BOC, and technical support to address operational and safety concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BAS/DDC platforms

Chiller training

NFPA/NETA familiarity

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence@. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

License & Certification Requirements:

Candidates must possess one or more of the following licenses or certifications:

• District of Columbia: A valid Steam Engineer license (3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class)
• Maryland: A valid Stationary Engineer license (Grade 4 through Grade 1)
• Other Jurisdictions: Equivalent municipal or state Operating Engineer licenses, or an equivalent VMET certification

Shift Availability:

• 3rd shift-10:00pm-8:30am, Monday-Thursday

Responsibilities

The Shift Lead provides management and direct oversight of facility operations, maintenance activities and personnel during an assigned shift. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, supervising and managing technicians, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements. The Shift Lead serves as the primary operational leader for the shift and is accountable for workforce performance, situational awareness, and facility reliability.

• Provide direct managerial leadership for assigned shift personnel, maintaining responsibility for work assignments, workforce utilization, performance oversight, and operational execution.
• Lead daily facility operations and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted service and system reliability.
• Prioritize, assign, monitor, and adjust technician activities based on safety, operational impact, workload, and demonstrated competency while ensuring employees are appropriately qualified, supervised, and supported to successfully perform assigned duties.
• Maintain accountability for shift performance by overseeing work quality, ensuring maintenance activities are completed to established standards, and driving timely resolution, escalation, and turnover of unresolved issues through approved management channels.
• Conduct facility inspections, monitor system conditions, and ensure operational issues are identified, documented, communicated, and resolved.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, CMMS records, and operational documentation.
• Enforce safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, AHAs, and Operational Risk Management (ORM) practices.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance oversight for assigned employees while fostering a professional and accountable work environment.
• Coordinate with management, the Building Operations Center (BOC), and technical support personnel to address operational, maintenance, and safety concerns.
• Be available to other Shifts as/when required by Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, and quality assurance efforts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical competency, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety, operational excellence, employee accountability, and team development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.
• Applicants selected for this position shall possess demonstrated experience in the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting ofcentral utility plant and institutional mechanical systemssupporting mission critical, government, commercial high-rise, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, campus, or other complex facilities environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following certifications and manufacturer training are desirable when associated with central plant or mission critical operations:

• Manufacturer chiller training/certification (Trane, Johnson Controls/York, Carrier, Daikin, etc.)
• BAS/DDC platform training (Schneider Electric, Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls Metasys, etc.)
• Boiler combustion or burner management training
• NETA/NFPA/ASME-related operational familiarity
• Industrial or institutional mechanical systems training

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $60.15 - USD $75.19 /Hr.