Building Engineer

Job Details

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6216402
Date Posted: 7/31/2026
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary (USD): $78,000 - $94,000

Description

he Building Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial office building systems under the direction of the Chief Engineer. This role is responsible for maintaining HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with all safety standards, engineering procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Building Engineer also supports preventive maintenance programs, energy conservation initiatives, work order management, and tenant service requests to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable building operations.
This position is ideal for experienced building engineers, facilities maintenance technicians, commercial HVAC technicians, industrial maintenance technicians, or military technical professionals with strong mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining commercial building systems.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Strong mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Experience maintaining commercial building HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building equipment.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • HVAC systems
    • Plumbing systems
    • Electrical systems
    • Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC)
  • Strong computer proficiency including:
    • Microsoft Office
    • Email
    • Work order management systems (Building Engines or similar)
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge of energy conservation strategies and HVAC scheduling.
  • Ability to troubleshoot comfort issues using temperature, humidity, and airflow measurements.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining detailed maintenance documentation.
Requirements:
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building mechanical systems.
  • Maintain mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and building common areas.
  • Perform plumbing repairs including faucets, flush valves, drains, traps, soldering, and compression fittings.
  • Replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, relays, filters, and other building components.
  • Inspect, clean, and maintain air handling equipment, reheat coils, heat exchangers, and related HVAC equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on AHUs, RTUs, Heat Pumps, VAVs, FCUs, TFUs, and air intake systems.
  • Utilize BAS/DDC systems to monitor schedules and maximize energy efficiency.
  • Maintain work orders, equipment history, and maintenance records within Building Engines.
  • Coordinate procurement of maintenance parts, supplies, and equipment.
  • Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and facility safety programs.
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and site-specific codes and regulations.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to tenants, vendors, and building staff.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Formal training on Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC).
  • Experience with Building Engines work order management software.
  • Commercial office building maintenance experience.
  • Energy management and utility conservation experience.
  • Experience performing:
    • Door hardware repairs
    • Battery backup lighting inspections
    • Lighting relay replacement
    • HVAC comfort calls
    • Preventive maintenance scheduling
  • Inventory management and purchasing experience.
  • Experience supervising contractors or junior maintenance personnel.
  • Military backgrounds including:
    • Navy Engineman (EN)
    • Navy Machinist's Mate (MM)
    • Navy Electrician's Mate (EM)
    • Army 91C Utilities Equipment Repairer
    • Army 12K Plumber
    • Air Force HVAC/R (3E1X1)
    • Air Force Electrical Systems (3E0X1)
    • Marine Corps Utilities or Facilities Maintenance specialties


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