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Building Engineer

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD DEVELOPMENT CORP
Brooklyn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Job Title:                                 Building Engineer (HVAC)

Employment Status:              Full time, Non-Exempt

Department:                          Property Management         

Reports To:                             Assistant Chief Engineer

Schedule:                                Saturday to Wednesday 7AM - 4PM

 

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is the not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, The City of New York (the “City”).  BNYDC constantly strives to provide an environment in which businesses and careers can take root and grow.

 

We are seeking a Building Engineer to operate, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair building mechanical and HVAC systems throughout the facility.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems and associated equipment.
  • Perform routine inspection of all HVAC, and fire systems.
  • Maintain compliance with City, County and State ordinances and codes.
  • Handle daily reporting, logbooks, and assignments.
  • In coordination with Chief Engineer, prepare operational procedures to ensure code compliance of Mechanical Systems, FDNY Logs, and annual maintenance inspections.
  • Perform facility walkthroughs for inspections, data gathering, photography, and audits.
  • Manage work orders through workflow applications.
  • Ensure that operations are in compliance with safety procedures, client safety requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable regulations and industry standards. 
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to specifications and within the facilities rules and regulations.
  • Keep abreast of new technologies and efficiency protocols for building operations.
  • Perform related work and other duties as assigned

 

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to multi-task effectively and manage multiple deadlines
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with tenants, contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and employees
  • Ability to look for new ways to improve internal processes and workflow
  • Proficient with BMS systems
  • Obtain additional FDNY Certificate of Fitness as required
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Availability to work overtime and respond to emergency situations as needed
  • Ability to lift/move heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds), climb ladders, work in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions

 

Qualifications:
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Certification of Refrigeration required for Engineer position (Q01 Certification)
  • EPA Universal Technician Certification
  • DMV issued driver’s license
  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • Sprinkler S-12 Certificate of Fitness (FDNY)
  • Standpipe S-13 Certificate of Fitness (FDNY)
  • F89 Certified (FLSD) Fire Safety Director
  • Package Unit experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 30-hour or OSHA 511 Course
  • Category 7G Cooling Tower Water Treatment License (DEC)

Salary : $50 - $55

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