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Lead Building Engineer

lpc
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

The Lead Building Engineer leads and oversees the day-to-day operations and maintenance of building systems, ensuring efficient and safe building performance while supervising engineering staff and contractors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the operating condition of all HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs for the building.
  • Oversee service contractors while ensuring compliance with building standards.
  • Supervise and mentor junior Engineers and Technicians; assist in setting staff performance goals and evaluating progress.
  • Collaborate with tenants, contractors, and property managers to ensure reliable building operations and resolve tenant issues.
  • As assigned, work with vendors to identify scopes of work and oversee compliance with contract terms and quality control.
  • Conduct regular building inspections and proactively address deficiencies
  • Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure they are executed effectively.
  • 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; ensure all staff follow safety protocols and comply with building codes and regulations; oversee safety training and maintain compliance logs.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Five to seven years of industry-related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience
  • At least one year of formal or informal supervisory, training, and/or mentoring experience
  • CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, energy management software systems, CMMS, and other building operational platforms
  • Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures
  • Proven track record of 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.
  • Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC, and electrical controls with skills in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems

 

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

$38 - $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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