Building Systems Engineer

7 days ago


Waltham, Massachusetts, United States C&W Services Full time
Job Title: Building Systems Engineer

At C&W Services, we are seeking a highly skilled Building Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of all building systems, operating the building in an efficient manner, and providing exceptional tenant services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
  • Read and understand complex drawings, ladder diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot and repair building systems.
  • Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all building and site systems, including HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying, and fire protection.
  • Install, fabricate, construct, troubleshoot, and repair or maintain complex mechanical and electrical equipment independently.
  • Receive work assignments, plan, and/or generate work to be performed, and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner and oversee and/or assist Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting of building systems as needed.
  • Train less qualified staff to promote a highly skilled workforce and perform water treatment and testing as needed, reviewing weekly water treatment reports for deficiencies.
  • Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work, and generating deficiency lists, and provide proper care to assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms.
  • Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms, and common areas clean, organized, and safe, and follow and/or oversee inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventive maintenance and loss control programs.
  • Coordinate, conduct, and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization, and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control, and accurately complete tenant requests, repair work, and related records for the respective site/buildings as required.
  • Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate.
  • Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures, maintain logs on daily activities and events as required, and provide technical support to the Lead and Chief Engineer.
  • Assist in the technical training of less experienced staff, effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions, and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
  • Be available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed.
  • Respond to after-hours emergencies, such as fire, flooding, severe weather, power outage, and other related situations, including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
  • Promote, establish, and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up, and a high level of customer service, and review the BMS and energy monitoring systems on a daily basis to ensure energy-efficient operations.
  • Attend trainings and classes to further enhance knowledge where applicable, and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • MA Refrigeration Technician (RT) License.
  • High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 to 6 years as an Engineer 1 or equivalent.
  • Comprehensive training and certification in HVAC and other technologies relating to building engineering and/or equivalent job-related training and experience.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and deal effectively with multiple, simultaneous deadlines and projects.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities, and optimize the performance of others.
  • Advanced knowledge of OSHA, NEC, and NFC codes and regulations.
  • Consistent participation in on-call schedule for after-hour calls required, which may include working alternative schedules during on-call periods.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed to ensure critical systems stay running.
  • Strong technical and problem-solving abilities, including those related to mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems.
  • Intermediate skills necessary to operate a computer for general day-to-day work and communications.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.
  • Strong working knowledge of web-based work order systems, such as Angus.
  • Demonstrate exemplary tenant relation skills, project a positive appearance and attitude at all times, and possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power, and hand tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record when required.
  • Refrigeration License with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Experience working in critical environments is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands.
  • Regular use of various machinery and tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
  • Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell.
  • Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights, and in environments with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.
  • Occasionally required to work around vibration or noise as well as dust.
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
  • Involves movement between departments, buildings, and floors to facilitate work.
  • May require the ability to operate a vehicle (i.e., truck, van, utility cart, etc.) or small tractor.


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