Facilities Engineer II

About the role

Kairos Power is seeking a Facilities Engineer II to independently support and improve building systems and facilities operations across office, laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for managing facilities projects, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring reliable day-to-day building operations. The Facilities Engineer II works cross-functionally with internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient facilities services while applying sound engineering judgment and hands-on technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities improvement projects that support engineering testing requirements and improve building efficiency.
• Manage repair and maintenance activities in support of preventive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and shared equipment.
• Use the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor HVAC performance, adjust conditions, identify equipment issues, and coordinate repair work.
• Manage work orders, scheduling, and documentation within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Partner with Facilities Management to track project costs, invoicing, and project closeout activities.
• Use formal and informal service request systems to track facilities service requests through completion.
• Oversee contractors and consultants on site, including orientation, work permits, safety compliance, and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate permitting and inspections required for facilities-related projects.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams including Construction, EHS, IT, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting.
• Assist with planning and execution of shutdown maintenance and construction activities, including occasional early morning, after-hours, or weekend work.
• Develop scopes of work and solicit vendor proposals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
• Evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Support space planning activities and develop project scopes to meet operational needs.
• Assist with administration of the site access control program.
• Provide on-call support for facilities emergencies and urgent repair needs, including occasional after-hours response.
• Lead basic root-cause problem solving for recurring equipment issues and coordinates corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Support readiness for audits/inspections by ensuring maintenance records, permits, and contractor documentation are complete and available.
• Support commissioning/acceptance activities for facilities work (e.g., functional checks, punch lists, turnover documentation) appropriate to project scope.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, or project management supporting HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required
• Hands-on troubleshooting and/or repair experience with building systems preferred
• Experience supporting facilities in critical environments (e.g., wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing) preferred
• Experience with building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL/BACnet preferred) or willingness to learn
• Experience with access control systems (Genetec preferred) or willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Project and Visio preferred
• Valid Class C driver’s license preferred for occasional business-related driving

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Facilities engineering and management principles for office, laboratory, R&D, and light manufacturing environments
• Building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and life-safety systems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
• Building automation and control systems (BMS/BACnet)
• Safety regulations, procedures, and contractor safety requirements
• Construction methods, permitting processes, and contractor coordination
• Facilities project management from scope development through execution and closeout
• Use of CMMS to manage work orders, scheduling, documentation, and service requests
• Contractor and vendor coordination and performance evaluation
• Development of scopes of work and evaluation of vendor proposals
• Use of BMS tools to monitor performance and troubleshoot system issues
• Cross-functional collaboration with EHS, IT, Construction, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting
• Clear verbal and written communication of technical and operational information
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to solve facilities-related problems
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond effectively to facilities emergencies and unplanned repair needs
• Ability to maintain a strong safety-first mindset
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
• Ability to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope changes and communicate schedule/cost impacts to stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to write clear scopes of work and acceptance criteria for maintenance and small-to-medium facilities projects

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

Travel

Some travel may be required for training or assistance to other Kairos Power Facilities, up to 5%.

Certification

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification.

Additional Requirements

• Requires overtime occasionally.
• Requires working weekends rarely.
• Requires schedule flexibility frequently.
• Requires extended hours to support on-call responsibilities occasionally.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)