Jr. Facility Engineer

Facility Engineer

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Job Summary:

The Jr. Facility Engineer is an onsite position at the NIH Facility in Bethesda, MD.

Examples of type of work to be performed includes:

• Operations and maintenance management planning, populating and updating computerized management and maintenance systems (CMMS), tracking and reviewing facility maintenance trouble tickets, reviewing design engineering (plans, specifications and schedules) for facility maintenance and repair projects.
• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with facility operations and maintenance experience.
• Mechanical Engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Work tasks will be varied and require flexibility and versatility in the facility operations and maintenance field. Examples of the type of work to be performed include:

• Work collaboratively with a team of multi-discipline engineers to produce high-quality reports and specification documents within an established schedule and budget.
• Manage field operations in unconditioned mechanical and electrical spaces.
• Review as-built documents and develop repair/replacement cost estimates.
• Perform regular site visits to understand existing conditions while developing specifications, updating design or construction documents.
• Perform facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning.
• Detailed cost analyses and material take-offs of a variety of building types throughout the US.
• Coordinate and manage teams performing onsite facility condition assessments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management or Engineering (or related) Field required from an ABET accredited program.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in facility operations and maintenance.
• Proficient in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite applications.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal).
• Confident and ambitious problem solver.
• Creative and innovative - Self-directed initiative.
• Detail-oriented.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Field required from an ABET accredited program.
• Preferred: FE Certification (preferred) with the ability to obtain PE Certification within two years

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid/Unrestricted driver license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
• Ability to obtain clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.

Work Environment

• Primary work is performed in an office environment.
• Field validations require trips to mechanical and electrical operating facilities and potentially active construction sites.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly.
• Occasionally perform site inspections will require climbing ladders and stairs and accessing spaces such as roofs, basements, crawl spaces or utility tunnels.
• Industrial site investigations and field construction support may require extensive walking.

Location: Bethesda, MD

Travel: Some travel to US sites.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

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