Stationary Engineer

Job Description:

• Oversee, coordinate, and provide technical trades services to ensure the safe and efficient operation of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, RTUs, VAVs, split systems, data room cooling units, heat exchangers, and associated controls.

• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, energy audits, and system performance assessments to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.

• Maintain building climate control systems and ensure occupant comfort through proper operation of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Perform hands-on maintenance work and provide daily direction to General Maintenance Technicians and Handypersons.

• Review and manage preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance logs, and work order completion through CMMS platforms.

• Respond to equipment failures, alarm notifications, and facility issues, ensuring timely resolution.

• Assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for newly installed equipment.

• Coordinate and oversee vendors performing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, elevator, generator, and other specialized services.

• Support capital projects, tenant improvements, and construction activities while maintaining uninterrupted building operations.

• Conduct facility walkthroughs and inspections, assigning corrective maintenance tasks as needed.

• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical maintenance materials.

• Collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and facility management teams to deliver exceptional building operations and customer service.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 7 years of facilities engineering or building operations experience within commercial buildings, industrial/manufacturing facilities, data centers, or similar environments.

• Extensive experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining commercial HVAC systems and related building infrastructure.

• Experience with high-pressure boilers and central plant equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and construction drawings.

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and fire alarm systems.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• High School Diploma/GED plus related trade school training or equivalent experience.

• Universal EPA/CFC Certification.

• Maryland Stationary Engineer License (Grade 1 or Grade 2).

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Maryland Stationary Engineer License (Grade 3, 4, or 5).

• Marine Engineer Certificate or U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer certification with steam boiler training.

• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 Certification.

• LEED Certification.

• Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician License.

• Maryland Journeyman or Master Plumber License.

• Hands-on experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating third-party vendors.

• Strong background in energy management, facility audits, and capital project support.