Building Engineer/Sr. Building Engineer

Company Federal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoWe are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Engineer or Sr. Building Engineer to join our engineering team. The Building Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, technically skilled professional who takes pride in maintaining a high performing facility and providing excellent customer service. This position requires strong knowledge of commercial building systems, the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, and the judgment to respond effectively to both routine maintenance needs and emergency situations.

The Building Engineer will work closely with Engineering Management, building occupants, vendors, contractors, and other departments to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and organizational standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building Engineer Primary Duties:

Building Systems & Equipment

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot major building systems, including:

• HVAC systems

• Chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and air-handling systems

• Boilers and heating systems

• Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Electrical distribution and emergency power systems

• Lighting and controls

• Plumbing and domestic water systems

• Fire/life-safety systems

• Elevators and other vertical transportation systems

• Access control and other facility-related systems

• Monitor building operating conditions and respond to equipment alarms and system abnormalities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with established procedures and schedules

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and HVAC problems and determine appropriate corrective action

• Maintain accurate equipment readings, logs, maintenance records, and work orders

• Identify developing equipment problems and proactively recommend repairs or improvements before failures occur

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities safely, accurately, and on schedule.

• Inspect equipment and identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and potential failures.

• Coordinate with contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance and repairs.

• Verify completed work and ensure equipment is returned to proper operating condition.

Customer Service

• Provide professional and responsive service to building occupants and internal customers.

• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner.

• Communicate clearly with customers regarding building issues, expected timelines, and completed work.

Emergency Response

• Respond to building emergencies, equipment failures, alarms, power outages, water leaks, HVAC failures, and other facility-related incidents.

• Troubleshoot problems under time-sensitive conditions and take appropriate action to protect people, equipment, and the facility.

• Participate in emergency response procedures, drills, and after-hours/on-call responsibilities as required.

Additional Duties:

• Assists Senior Engineer and/or works with other engineers in installing, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and components of the following systems:

• Work with contractors and vendors to coordinate maintenance, repairs, testing, commissioning, and construction activities

• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with safety requirements, specifications, and building procedures

• Maintains a high level of cleanliness in all work areas, such as electrical and mechanical spaces, building services shops, cubicles and storage locations

• Responds to Bank employees and other building staff needs through service requests and project assignments, such as temperature adjustments, calibrations, light and plumbing fixture repairs, electrical circuit modifications, installation of carpet tiles, lock and door hardware

• Maintain a strong safety culture and actively promote safe work practices among coworkers and contractors

• Performs other duties as assigned

Sr. Building Engineer Additional Primary Duties:

• Same duties listed above for Building engineer

• Troubleshoot multiple building systems

• Perform repair and installations of major equipment and building systems such as air compressors, fans, package units, pumps, piping and electrical conduit.

• Acts as SME for all systems in Bank. Provides knowledge and expertise for design and upgrade projects

• Creates MOP’s and training guides for major building systems including training of staff in all areas

• Acts as Project Manager for a variety of upgrades and repairs

• Involved in all major building modifications providing input and construction administration

• Provides input on Project completion and identifies areas improvement for all engineering work

Building Engineer Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Typically, 5-6 years of related experience

• Experience working in a large commercial, high-rise, mission-critical, institutional, or industrial facility

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics

• Basic to intermediate level proficiency in using MS Office Suite (email, Word, and Excel)

• Ability to apply sound troubleshooting logic to determine root causes

• Understanding and operating Building Automation Systems

• Experience with CMMS/work-order management systems

• Experience working with generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and emergency power systems

• Experience with chillers, cooling towers, air-handling units, pumps, VFDs, and hydronic systems

• Electrical troubleshooting experience

• EPA 608 certification (Preferred)

Sr. Building Engineer Additional Qualifications:

• Should possess all the qualifications listed above for Building engineer

• Typically, 6+ years of related experience

• Certification in trades preferred for this level

• Must have advanced ability to diagnose plumbing issues

• Ability to develop, review, and modify scopes of work for small to large projects

• Ability to provide project management and construction oversight for small to medium sized projects

• Advanced knowledge of Building Automation System, i.e. Metasys and Automated Logic

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to work around operating machinery with electrical components and moving parts; high degree of concentration is necessary

BASE SALARY RANGE:

Building Engineer: Min: 69,300 MID: 90,100 MAX: 110,700

Sr. Building Engineer: Min: 82,600 MID: 107,300 MAX: 131,900

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.

Benefits:

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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