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Building Engineer

Lincoln Property Company
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

The Building Engineer I is responsible for maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, focusing on performing routine maintenance tasks, responding to tenant requests, and ensuring systems operate safely under the guidance of senior engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections of building systems; address service requests, including hot/cold calls, plumbing issues, and lighting repairs.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions and escalate issues as needed.
  • Replace light fixtures, filters, and other components as required.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections and equipment performance.
  • Interact with tenants, contractors, and property managers and work closely with senior engineers and technicians to support smooth building operations and resolve tenant issues.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance tasks and contractor oversight.
  • Conduct property inspections to identify deficiencies.
  • Record equipment readings and ensure assigned building systems are operating according to standards.
  • Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections.
  • Provide guidance to junior Technicians when needed.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to develop technical skills and participate in professional development programs to grow into advanced roles.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Two to three years of job related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience
  • CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements
  • Basic working knowledge of laptop and phone applications for work order and facility operation systems as well as basic skills with Microsoft Outlook
  • Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures
  • Proven track record for delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team
  • Familiarity with blueprints and code requirements
  • Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet the needs of the client
  • Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools
  • Ability to read and write English in order to understand manuals and procedures, and to write reports.
  • Exhibit a willingness to develop familiarity with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and gain experience with BAS operation and troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds; perform physically demanding tasks such as stooping, crouching, and kneeling.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

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Pay Range: $37.50 USD - $45 USD

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with Lincoln Property Company's privacy policy.

 

Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

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