Commercial Building Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Building Engineer – Class A Commercial Office | Direct Hire

• Commercial Real Estate / Facilities Engineering
• $38–$41/hr. + Stable Schedule + Growth Opportunity
• Durham, NC (27701)
• Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Must pass a background check, after an offer is extended

Are you an experienced  Building Engineer ,  Facilities Engineer , or  Commercial Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in maintaining  Class A office buildings and delivering exceptional service to tenants?

We’re partnering with a well-established  commercial real estate organization seeking a  Direct Hire Building Engineer to support  Class A commercial office space in  Durham, NC . This is a stable, first-shift opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work with  HVAC systems, mechanical systems, life safety systems, and preventive maintenance —without rotating shifts or unpredictable schedules.

Why this Building Engineer role stands out

• ✅  Direct hire with long-term stability
• ✅  Class A commercial office environment
• ✅  Consistent weekday schedule (7 AM – 4 PM)
• ✅ Hands-on work with  HVAC, chillers, generators, and building systems
• ✅ High-visibility role supporting tenant satisfaction and building operations
• ✅ Opportunity to work independently while partnering with management and vendors
• ✅ Competitive hourly pay for experienced  commercial building engineers

What you’ll do as a Building Engineer

• Perform  daily building walk-throughs to identify, resolve, or escalate maintenance and repair needs
• Conduct  morning inspections of amenity spaces to ensure areas are clean, operational, and tenant-ready
• Examine, troubleshoot, and maintain  mechanical systems including  HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and energy management systems
• Complete  preventive maintenance tasks, procedures, schedules, testing, and detailed maintenance logs
• Perform  plumbing repairs (leaks, toilets, sinks, unclogging) as requested
• Repair and replace  lighting, ballasts, and minor electrical components
• Conduct  life safety inspections , including  fire extinguishers, lighting, fire pumps, generators, and underground storage tanks
• Utilize  commercial building software systems , including HVAC controls, work order systems, card access systems, and email
• Oversee third-party vendors , coordinating access, scheduling, and quality inspections
• Support day-to-day  commercial building operations and respond to overtime or emergency calls as needed

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of commercial office or Class A building maintenance experience
• Proven knowledge of  commercial HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, fire and life-safety systems, and generators
• Experience working in  commercial real estate, facilities engineering, or building operations
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with  tenants, vendors, and colleagues
• Ability to work  independently , manage priorities, and take initiative
• Comfortable using  maintenance software, building automation systems, and mobile devices
• Physically capable of:
• Lifting 50+ lbs
• Climbing ladders
• Walking roofs
• Working in tight or confined spaces

Preferred certifications (not required)

• EPA Universal Certification (or ability to obtain)
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30
• Technical or trade school training in  HVAC, electrical, or building engineering

Schedule & work environment

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Standard business hours with  on-call rotation as needed
• Occasional nights, weekends, or holidays for emergencies or critical building operations

Ideal fit

A seasoned  Building Engineer ,  Facilities Engineer , or  Commercial Maintenance Technician who enjoys maintaining  Class A office buildings , values a predictable weekday schedule, and takes pride in delivering high-quality building operations and tenant service.