Facilities Engineer job description

Job brief

We are seeking a detail-oriented Facilities Engineer to oversee our facility infrastructure and drive high-performance building operations. In this role, you will be the lead technical resource for our maintenance programs, managing everything from central utility plants to workspace climate control systems. You will play a critical role in reducing operational overhead through predictive maintenance and smart facility technology integration. If you are passionate about building sustainability, infrastructure reliability, and creating safe work environments, we invite you to join our facilities team.

What is a Facilities Engineer?

A Facilities Engineer is a specialized professional responsible for the technical integrity and operational efficiency of complex building systems. A Facilities Engineer integrates mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure with sophisticated building management systems (BMS) to ensure facility uptime and occupant safety. By leveraging data from maintenance tracking platforms, these engineers drive long-term asset value and regulatory compliance, ensuring that physical work environments remain optimized for peak organizational output.

What does a Facilities Engineer do?

A Facilities Engineer acts as the bridge between technical building systems and day-to-day operations by monitoring HVAC performance, electrical load distribution, and life-safety systems. They conduct routine audits of physical infrastructure, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and manage service contracts with specialized vendors to prevent costly downtime. A Facilities Engineer frequently coordinates with project managers to oversee retrofits or facility expansions, ensuring all modifications meet local building codes, ASHRAE standards, and internal energy-efficiency targets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain building management systems (BMS) to optimize climate control, energy consumption, and lighting schedules across all facility zones.
• Execute comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment to minimize unplanned operational downtime.
• Perform diagnostic assessments and root-cause analysis on failing facility infrastructure, documenting repairs within our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Oversee third-party contractors during service calls, ensuring that all work performed adheres to strict quality, safety, and operational performance standards.
• Lead facility energy-efficiency audits and implement sustainable retrofits that reduce carbon footprints while achieving measurable reductions in monthly utility expenditures.
• Ensure total compliance with local building codes, fire life-safety regulations, and OSHA standards through rigorous ongoing inspection cycles and permit tracking.
• Coordinate with space planning teams to manage utility requirements and infrastructure capacity during office reconfigurations, tenant improvements, or equipment installations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment lifecycles, capital expenditure forecasts, and spare parts inventory to ensure long-term budget adherence and resource readiness.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering, or equivalent technical experience in industrial or commercial facility management.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing CMMS platforms like UpKeep, eMaint, or IBM Maximo to track work orders and equipment maintenance history.
• Proven technical proficiency in reading and interpreting complex blueprints, CAD drawings, and electrical schematics for building systems.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation preferred to demonstrate mastery of industry-standard facility practices.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial HVAC, industrial-grade plumbing, and high-voltage distribution systems in a multi-site or large-campus environment.
• Strong technical writing skills for creating SOPs, emergency response plans, and detailed facility compliance reports for regulatory bodies.
• In-depth knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and NEC codes, with the ability to communicate these requirements to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining daily operational coverage for existing building services.

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