Senior Facilities and Building Engineer

Technical Leadership & Building Systems

• →Provide senior-level oversight and hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• →Serve as the primary technical authority for diagnosing system failures, identifying root causes, and performing corrective and preventive solutions.
• →Establish standards and best practices for building operations, maintenance, and system performance across the campus.
• →Review and approve technical scopes of work, engineering recommendations, and system designs.
• →Respond to emergency maintenance calls, including after-hours when required.

Campus Operations & Oversight

• →Oversee day-to-day facilities engineering activities across multiple buildings and asset types, ensuring continuity of operations.
• →Conduct regular inspections of facilities, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and infrastructure to assess condition, safety, and compliance.
• →Support emergency response and after-hours incident resolution related to building systems.

Vendor, Contractor & Staff Coordination

• →Lead and manage third-party vendors, contractors, and consultants providing maintenance, repair, and engineering services.
• →Review proposals, negotiate scopes, monitor performance, and approve invoices to ensure quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• →Provide technical guidance and mentorship to facilities staff and building operators as applicable.

Capital Projects & Asset Management

• →Lead and support capital improvement projects, major system replacements, and infrastructure upgrades from planning through closeout.
• →Partner with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• →Support asset condition assessments, deferred maintenance planning, and long-term capital forecasting.

Regulatory Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• →Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including NYC DOB, FDNY, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
• →Lead fire/life safety programs, inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• →Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect public assets, tenants, and occupants.

Sustainability & Resiliency

• →Support energy management, sustainability, and climate resiliency initiatives aligned with City and agency goals.
• →Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance system resilience.
• →Assist with data collection and reporting related to energy use, system performance, and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder & Tenant Engagement

• →Serve as a senior technical point of contact for internal stakeholders, tenants, and partner agencies.
• →Communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.
• →Support the agency’s mission by maintaining facilities that enable economic development, job creation, and public benefit.

New Technology Integration

• →Smart building systems: Implement and maintain advanced technology like building automation systems (BAS) to monitor and control HVAC, lighting, and security remotely.
• →Upgrades and innovations: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in building management to keep the building functioning optimally.

Snow Removal

• →During snow events that require removal duties, coordinate with a team to plan removal duties and contractors to ensure coverage.

Duty Station and Site Reporting

• →This is an onsite position that requires a 5-day presence at Sunset Park Campus. The work schedule may include weekend coverage and is subject to manager approval/consideration.

Ongoing Development: While not required at the time of hire, the following certifications (not limited to) are encouraged and can be obtained during employment:

• OSHA 30 Hour
• FDNY S12 Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide)
• FDNY S13 Supervision of Standpipe Systems (Citywide)
• FDNY S95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
• Backhoes/heavy equipment training (Dump Truck/front-end loader/skid steer/backhoe)
• NYS CDL Driver license
• NYS Driver license Class D
• Power Industrial Truck Certification
• Aerial Work Platform Certification
• CPR/AED Training
• TWIC Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities engineering, building operations, or infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex building systems across multiple assets.Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building codes.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS, and system integration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of NYC building codes, regulatory agencies, and inspection processes.
• Proven experience leading vendors, consultants, and capital projects.
• Ability to make independent technical decisions and exercise sound judgment in high-impact situations.
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy benchmarking, and resiliency planning.