ASSISTANT CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer - Maintenance, Electrical, Plumbing (2nd Shift) serves as the on-site engineering leader with full accountability for the delivery of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services, including hard services, critical infrastructure, and supporting high-density compute environments. This role provides technical leadership, team management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems - Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability - Serve as the site technical authority for liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and integrated controls - Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of liquid cooling systems, including monitoring temperature, pressure, and flow performance - Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical and cooling system failures - Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs - Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards - Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers - Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews - Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience

Required Qualifications

- 7–10+ years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments - EPA Section 608 Certification is required - Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations - Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and liquid cooling systems - Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments - Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with direct-to-chip, immersion, or high-density liquid cooling systems - Background in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery - Experience with BMS/EPMS and CMMS platforms - Relevant technical certifications (mechanical, HVAC, or electrical)

Benefits

- Medical - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance/AD - Disability Insurance - Retirement Plan - Paid Time Off - Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) - Associate Shopping Program - Health and Wellness Programs - Discount Marketplace - Identity Theft Protection - Pet Insurance - Commuter Benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Paid Parental Leave - Personal Leave

About the Role

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.