Assistant Chief Engineer Location: Downtown Dallas, TX Schedule: MondayFriday | 7:00 AM4:00 PM Compensation: $40-55/hr (based on experience) + eligible for OT pay Work Arrangement: Onsite
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to help lead engineering operations for a large commercial property in Dallas. This position provides leadership across both tower engineering and plant operations, supporting a complex facility with 24/7 plant operations.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical expertise with proven leadership ability and is comfortable providing both technical direction and day-to-day operational leadership.
What You'll Do
Provide leadership and oversight across tower engineering and plant operations
Partner closely with Engineering Leads responsible for the tower and plant
Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for complex mechanical and building systems
Support the operation and maintenance of thermal storage plant systems
Help oversee preventative maintenance, work orders and overall operational priorities
Ensure building and plant systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently
Coach, develop and support engineering team members while maintaining accountability and performance standards
Coordinate priorities and communication between tower and plant operations
Work effectively with vendors, tenants and internal stakeholders
Remain involved in day-to-day operations while providing leadership and technical guidance
What We're Looking For
Strong mechanical background with experience supporting complex building or plant systems
Experience with thermal storage plants/systems
Previous engineering leadership or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of commercial building engineering and/or central plant operations
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide technical direction
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance people management and operational responsibilities
Experience within a large commercial facility, high-rise, hospital, hotel, data center or similarly complex environment preferred
Numbers & Facts
Location
Dallas, TX
Salary
$40–$55 Per Hour
Skills
Architectural Engineeringunmatched
Building Systemsunmatched
Centralized Operations/Managementunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Commercial Real Estateunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
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