What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Engineer position at Spot on Talent?
Most building engineer jobs hand you a wrench and a backlog. This one hands you a building with new ownership, a major renovation in motion, and a direct line to the property leadership team. If you want your work to actually shape a property instead of just keeping the lights on, keep reading.
A successful and growing commercial real estate firm operates a Class A office tower in Dallas. The building is recently acquired, ownership is investing heavily in a capital renovation, and occupancy is growing with new leases signing. You will be the hands-on engineer for the property, reporting directly to the Senior Property Manager, working alongside a small team of engineers across the Dallas portfolio, and coordinating with construction teams as the renovation progresses. This is a role where your judgment is visible and your fixes matter.
What you'll do
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, with particular focus on chillers and domestic water pumps
- Monitor critical building systems (fire alarm, HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and keep equipment operating within design capability
- Respond to tenant work orders with efficient, courteous service and document work in the CMMS (Yardi Facilities Manager)
- Coordinate with and inspect the work of outside contractors, including renovation construction teams
- Review renovation plans and serve as the engineering eyes on the ground as the capital project moves forward
- Maintain building lighting, handle carpentry and locksmith tasks as needed, and keep maintenance records current
- Share an every-other-week on-call rotation with a fellow engineer for after-hours emergencies (think chiller trips and leaks, not hospital-style 24/7)
What we're looking for
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on building engineering experience in Class A commercial office properties (some flexibility for the right background)
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, with chiller and domestic water pump experience
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and control diagrams
- Comfortable with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office
- Ability to respond on site quickly during on-call weeks
- Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing, and lifting 50 lbs
- Able to work in the US without sponsorship
The details
On-site, Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm, with a shared every-other-week on-call rotation. Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility and overtime for excessive callouts.
Interested?
If this sounds like your kind of building, we'd love to talk. Apply or reach out to the Spot On Talent team. This is a confidential search; the firm's name is shared with candidates during the interview process.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000