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Project Engineer

COPT Defense Properties
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

Required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for technical support and work direction to technicians for assigned properties.  Ensure that security requirements established by the USG and/or tenants are met and maintained.  Maintain positive communication and exceptional follow-up with building tenants, vendors, contractors, and internal contacts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Lead Projects Provide Work Direction -

  • Lead special projects as requested by CDP management.
  • Provide work direction to technical staff responsible for completing special requests and projects.
  • Provide work direction to technicians and subcontractors providing maintenance or repair services to ensure that work is completed as directed and within quality parameters.
  • Ensure job safety standards are maintained at all times in compliance with company policy and government regulations.
  • Must be able to read trade related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and internal wiring schematics.
  • Must be able to work on sensitive compartmented information facility construction standards that comply with ICD 705 requirements.
  • Maintain contract files with all required documentation to support an audit.

2. Energy Sustainability Management - 

  • Set energy baseline and measure regularly for energy and cost savings, to include the research and installation of energy saving and monitoring devices
  • Participate in the development and administration of an energy dashboard for reporting.
  • Participate in energy audits and develop and conduct and audit process.

3. Building Automation System (BAS) Management - 

  • Oversee recommissioning of BAS systems and the BAS training platform. 

4. Budget Management -

  • Control expenditures for services and supplies for daily operation within established budget guidelines.
  • Provide operating and capital expenditure recommendations to the property management team.
  • Maintain appropriate paperwork for billing purposes. 

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide notification to management concerning issues.
  • Maintain all tools, parts, and supplies in an organized manner.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent with additional vocational coursework in one or more of the following disciplines: HVAC, electricity, plumbing or other relevant areas.

Further Training - 

  • Universal CFC certified.
  • State Certified Journeyman’s or Stationary Engineer license or equivalent.
  • State Certified Master’s license or equivalent is preferred.

Professional Experience - Minimum of 15 years relevant work experience working as a senior service technician or project engineer with at least five to ten years of experience providing work direction to others.

Computer Skills - 

  • PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.
  • Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.

Mobility - N/A

Other Requirements - 

  • Ability to routinely perform on call and off hour duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays and to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour on-call basis or to complete special projects.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical and electrical) including how to troubleshoot, maintain and control.
  • Working knowledge of energy management systems.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision while diagnosing and resolving building systems issues.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and time management.
  • Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with tenants, vendors, and staff.
  • Required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials.

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