Chief Engineer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

About the role

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑depth, detailed engineering analysis and support as a vital part of a facility operations team supporting the customer’s mission and keeping their data facility online and operational.
• Analyze building HVAC systems, interface directly with customers for system/efficiency improvements, and interact daily with the entire facility team (Ops, O&M, etc.).
• Work on various facility processes and coordinate project & maintenance support for active projects within the facility.
• Directly manage a 24/7 Operations department consisting of twelve (12) building Operators providing 24/7 support for the facility; oversee employees and serve as their direct manager.
• Oversee the facility Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Analyze existing HVAC systems (dry‑cooler based chilled water systems, pumping systems, hot water boiler systems, glycol systems, small fan‑coil systems, critical grade/computer room cooling units, etc.).
• Perform root cause analysis of any system failure events, including after‑action summary reports for submission to the customer.
• Serve as an on‑call resource for after‑hours system issues at the facility.
• Assist in development of detailed SOPs/MOPs/EOPs for use by 24/7 Operations staff.
• Assist in administration of vendor maintenance contracts; coordinate system outages, schedule vendor work, ensure site access, review vendor SOWs for effective scope and execution, and task vendors for maintenance visits.
• Coordinate directly with customers on IT room cooling efficiencies, general hot/cold temperature issues, chilled water plant optimization, chiller optimization, dry‑cooler fan optimization, and coordination/status meetings.
• Review system operation logs and Daily Rounds sheets to evaluate system performance and preemptively identify system issues.
• Assist the Configuration Manager working within the customer CMMS to ensure system assets are accurately documented, work orders are input properly, PMs are correctly assigned, and perform QC of various input data.
• Serve as a backup to the Facility Manager when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in an engineering field of study and seven (7) years of work‑related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job‑related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• Must be able to oversee performance of standard maintenance/inspection tasks; tasks may include physical labor such as working on ladders, carrying a minimum of 50 lbs, retrieving stock items from a warehouse via inventory database, using PPE equipment for switching procedures, and obtaining a forklift/manlift operator’s license.
• Working conditions include various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to generally favorable indoor office workspace, moving mechanical parts and vibration, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years of work‑related experience preferably in engineering, construction, and/or facility management.
• Extensive knowledge of design/construction and facility management with experience overseeing construction projects or directly involved in management of large commercial facilities.
• Field experience in data centers/mission‑critical facilities with large commercial infrastructure systems built with redundant components & systems to ensure continuous, uninterrupted uptime.
• Experience in system energy efficiency evaluations.
• Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships while meeting the company’s needs.
• Flexible and adaptable approach; willingness to take on new challenges; adaptable to changing requirements, customer requests, and variable site needs.
• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions.
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
• Past experience in CMMS systems; preferably Maximo.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Pay

Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00