Building Engineer - onsite

Eccalon
  • Detroit, Michigan
    20 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

     

    The Building Engineer is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of all building systems at the corporate headquarters. This role serves as the technical lead for facilities operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment that supports executive leadership, staff, and visitors. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

     

    Responsibilities

     

    • Lead and oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all HQ building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems
    • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for headquarters facilities operations
    • Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolve complex building system issues
    • Develop, execute, and oversee preventative maintenance schedules and programs
    • Conduct regular inspections and walkthroughs to ensure building integrity, safety, and appearance
    • Coordinate and manage vendors, contractors, and service providers for repairs, inspections, and capital projects
    • Support executive offices, conference spaces, and high-profile meetings with priority service and minimal disruption
    • Maintain detailed maintenance logs, work orders, compliance records, and reports
    • Ensure compliance with all local codes, safety regulations, and corporate standards
    • Support sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-control initiatives
    • Provide on-call or after-hours support as required for HQ operations
    • Mentor and guide junior building engineers or facilities staff, if applicable

     

    Required Qualifications

     

    • 5+ years of experience as a Building Engineer or Facilities Engineer, with senior-level responsibilities
    • Strong expertise in HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical operations
    • Demonstrated experience supporting corporate offices or headquarters environments
    • Ability to lead facilities operations independently and make sound technical decisions
    • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
    • Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor when interacting with executives and staff
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
    • Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and preventative maintenance programs
    • HVAC, EPA Universal, electrical, or facilities-related certifications
    • Experience working in Class A office buildings or executive-level environments
    • Familiarity with CMMS systems and facilities documentation standards
    • Experience leading vendor relationships and small project execution
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, Michigan

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • Construction Safetyunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
    • Facilities Engineeringunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Codesunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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