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Assistant Chief Engineer - Office Building

Washington, WA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

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SAFE
Reliability Engineering
Repair
Distribution
Adobe AIR
Productivity
Customer Experience
Business Operations
Leadership
Mentorship
Insurance
Testing
Regulatory Compliance
Cost Control
Sustainability
Operating Expenses
Budget
CMMS
Documentation
Project Management
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Inventory Management
Supervision
Lighting
Energy
Management
HVAC
Electrical Engineering
Training
Communication
Property Management
Customer Service
Organized
Attention To Detail
Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Recruiting
Privacy
Spanish

Summary

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of all building systems within a commercial office property. This role focuses on maintaining a safe, comfortable, and professional workplace environment for corporate tenants and visitors while ensuring regulatory compliance, system reliability, and minimal disruption to business operations. The Assistant Chief Engineer also provides leadership to engineering staff and serves as acting Chief Engineer when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Office Building Systems & Operations

Assist in overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of office-specific building systems, including:

Central HVAC systems (VAVs, chilled water, boilers, cooling towers)
Electrical distribution and emergency power systems
Plumbing and domestic water systems
Fire/life safety systems and fire alarm panels
Lighting control systems and daylighting solutions
Elevators and vertical transportation
Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Monitor indoor air quality, temperature, and controls to support tenant comfort and productivity
Conduct regular inspections of office floors, mechanical rooms, rooftops, loading docks, and common areas
Respond to tenant service requests and work orders in a timely, professional manner
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime during business hours

Tenant Services & Customer Experience

Support a customer-service-oriented engineering operation aligned with office tenant expectations
Coordinate after-hours work to avoid disruption to tenant business operations
Assist with office tenant fit-outs, move-ins, and move-outs
Communicate effectively with property management regarding tenant concerns and system performance

Leadership & Team Support

Assist in supervising engineering staff and ensuring coverage during office operating hours
Lead technicians on daily assignments and special projects
Provide hands-on training and mentoring for junior engineers
Enforce safety standards, operating procedures, and service quality expectations
Act as Chief Engineer in their absence

Safety, Compliance & Office Regulations

Ensure compliance with all applicable office building codes, regulations, and standards:

OSHA workplace safety regulations
Fire/life safety codes
Local building and energy codes

Assist with inspections by authorities, insurance carriers, and corporate safety teams
Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and life-safety testing
Maintain accurate logs, permits, and compliance documentation

Projects, Vendors & Cost Control

Assist with small capital repairs, office renovations, and system upgrades
Coordinate vendors servicing HVAC, elevators, fire systems, and office equipment
Review vendor performance and confirm scope completion
Support energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability goals
Assist with operating expense control and budget tracking

Administrative Responsibilities

Utilize CMMS/work order systems to track maintenance and tenant requests
Maintain documentation related to inspections, PM schedules, and repairs
Support inventory management for tools, parts, and building supplies
Prepare basic reports related to system performance and maintenance activity

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
3-5 years of experience in commercial office building engineering or facilities maintenance
Previous lead technician or supervisory experience preferred
Experience in Class A/B office buildings strongly preferred

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of large-scale HVAC systems common in office environments
Working knowledge of BAS, lighting controls, and energy management
Ability to read office floor plans, MEP drawings, and technical manuals
Understanding of tenant comfort standards and business-critical uptime requirements

Certifications (Preferred)

EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
HVAC or electrical trade certifications
OSHA safety training
State or local licenses as required

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication skills with tenants, property management, and vendors
Customer-service mindset suitable for professional office environments
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver
Ability to prioritize work around peak office hours
Physically capable of performing maintenance tasks (ladders, lifting, confined spaces)

Work Environment

Primarily daytime schedule aligned with office hours
On-call availability for emergencies
Occasional evenings or weekends for after-hours work or projects
Indoor mechanical rooms, rooftops, and office spaces

$48 - $50 a week

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