Job Description

Job Title: Building Engineer

Location: Redmond, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client, a leader in commercial real estate, is seeking a skilled Building Engineer to join their team in Redmond, WA . The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC operations, and control room monitoring in high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor, document, and remotely troubleshoot industrial instrumentation and building automation systems.
• Remote Support: Act as a central point of contact for technicians onsite; respond to alarms and coordinate actions for HVAC and mechanical issues.
• Alarm Response & Escalation: Respond to critical alerts such as overheating labs, fire alarms, and low oxygen levels. Escalate and manage events according to protocol.
• Performance Analysis: Interpret system performance reports and optimize operations for efficiency and energy savings.
• Team Support & Training: Support mechanical engineers in system repairs and train technicians on control system operations.
• Technical Setup: Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft OS and Microsoft 365 environments for system monitoring.

Qualifications

Must Have Skills

• Mechanical understanding of equipment: Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Terminal Cooling Units.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot systems in critical environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Experience with escalation protocols and emergency event management.
• Familiarity with energy conservation strategies and best practices.
• Ability to interpret complex system reports and identify performance improvements.
• Experience supporting and training mechanical technicians on system controls.

Experience

• 4–5 years of relevant job experience in building systems operations, critical infrastructure, or control room environments.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid technical operations role beginning onsite and shifting to remote work.
• The role is similar to a call center environment where the engineer manages real-time alarms, system monitoring, and technician communication.
• Requires high attention to detail, quick decision-making in escalated events, and the ability to support engineering teams remotely.

Why Work for Our Client?

• Opportunity to work remotely after initial training and onboarding.
• Join a fast-paced team supporting essential building operations and critical environments.
• Be at the forefront of operations that support comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in vital spaces.

If you’re passionate about building systems, real-time operations, and critical infrastructure performance, we encourage you to apply!

Apply Now to join our client’s team and help ensure smooth, efficient operations in high-impact environments.

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