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GU Operating Engineer

ENGIE North America Inc.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
Job Description
GU Operating Engineer
Posting Start Date: 7/8/26
Requisition ID: 68772
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Informations generales
WASHINGTON, United States, 20057
ENGIE North America Inc.
Operation / Infrastructures Gas & Electricity
Permanent
Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As our Operating Engineer at Georgetown University, you will be responsible for the safe, legal, reliable and cost-efficient operation and maintenance of law campus utility production and distribution systems of heating/hot water, steam, chilled water, condensate, and domestic water. Additionally, assists with the maintenance and operation of building management and life safety systems.

You will:

  • Maintain a safe, comfortable campus environment by operating, controlling and performing preventive/predictive maintenance on the HVACR, Electrical, Mechanical, and Life Safety building systems 24/7
  • Respond to emergency situations such as flood, smoke, fire, inclement weather
  • Develop and maintain proficiency in the operation of automated building management systems, controls, pumps, heat exchangers, water treatment, cooling towers, boilers, fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency generator, elevator, and various other mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems and equipment associated with the operation of large buildings
  • Assist with overall regulatory and code compliance of all building systems as required by law and local jurisdictions.
  • Test and maintain water chemistry for HVAC, steam and hot water systems
  • Be responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing faults to replace and repair non-operational parts
  • Schedule preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates at optimum performance
  • Review operational manuals, technical manuals, and system procedures

What You'll Bring

  • A minimum educational requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess a 3rd Class DC Steam Engineers License
  • A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in steam engineering practices
  • Must demonstrate the ability to intuitively troubleshoot gauges and instrumentation panels based on prior technical knowledge to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Building automation controls experience

Additional Details

  • This role requires attendance at a worksite on a shift basis;
  • Need flexibility with 3 shifts: 7am-3pm 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am
  • primarily focused on 3-11pm - 11pm-7am
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • This position consists of 15% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints
  • Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
  • Ability to lift light to medium weight objects. Could involve some lifting <50lbs
  • Ability to perform work from ladders or scaffolds, on top of boilers, next to hot steam driven equipment, and near rotating equipment
  • Ability to perform work inside confined spaces, manholes and crawl spaces
  • Compensation

    Hourly Range: $43.88 USD hourly

    Your position is part of a bargaining unit represented by [identify local union]. Many of the terms and conditions of your employment, including but not limited to work scheduling, wages, vacation, sick leave, and other benefits, will be governed by a collective bargaining agreement (the "CBA") between the Company and the union.

    This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

    ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

    Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

    At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

    Why ENGIE?

    ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

    At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

    Join us and be part of the adventure!

    ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

    If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

    We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

    The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

    Business Unit: LEI RoW
    Division: LEI RoW - Northam
    Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
    Company Name: ENGIE North America
    Minimum Base Salary: 43.88 USD
    Maximum Base Salary: 43.88 USD
    Pay Basis: Hourly
    Nos valeurs

    L'inclusion et la diversite sont au cur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'egalite des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engages a creer l'environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.

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    A propos d'ENGIE

    At ENGIE, our goal is to support, encourage, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity and inclusion, for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

     

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