Commercial Building Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Office Lead Building Engineer to support a portfolio of three Class A/B office buildings located in the Dallas 75204 area. This is a contract opportunity for a hands-on building engineer who can independently maintain commercial office properties while assisting the engineering team until a permanent Lead Engineer is hired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily operation of three commercial office buildings.
• Respond to tenant maintenance requests, including temperature adjustments, lighting repairs, and general service calls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for safety and operational issues.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment.
• Coordinate work performed by outside vendors and contractors.
• Order parts and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment records.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial building engineering experience
• Experience maintaining Class A and/or Class B commercial office buildings
• Strong knowledge of: HVAC systems, Electrical systems, Plumbing, Mechanical equipment, Elevators, Central plant/central AC systems, Cooling towers and air handlers, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Life Safety Systems
• Experience preparing and maintaining tenant suites ("make-ready" spaces)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Requirements

• Reliable transportation required to travel between buildings.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must comply with company workplace and safety policies.

Pay

$30.00–$34.00 per hour