Chief Engineer

Position Description The Chief Engineer will oversee operations and lead technicians, maintenance mechanics, engineers, and others to perform required maintenance in the facility. The Chief Engineer may also assist in reviewing building designs, calculating costs, and ensuring compliance with state and local building regulations. Position Qualifications Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Ten (10) years Chief Engineer experience preferred. Must have prior experience with substations and high voltage systems. Valid Maryland Master electrician license.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English. Communication includes both verbal and written skills and requires effective interaction with clients, vendors, peers, and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications High‑rise or Fire Life Safety Director Certificate LEED Green Associate (GA) certification Supervisor Chief/Assistant Chief Certificate Mold/Indoor Air Quality certification NFPA 70E Low Voltage certification EPA Technician Certification Essential Duties Oversee building operations and maintenance such as HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, photovoltaic, and other facility systems. Perform building inspections to ensure technical compliance with building codes. Create preventative maintenance schedules for essential building systems per manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.

Assist in preparing system design components. Assist in preparing cost expenditure analysis for clients. Maintain compliance reporting with local and state governing agencies.

Perform and assist technician duties such as repairs, maintenance, and inspections. Interpret blueprints and building schematics. Determine installation or repair services needed.

Adhere to applicable safety rules. Physical Work Classification & Demands Moderate work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Periodic walking, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, reading/seeing, speaking, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and finger‑typing with varying frequency. Walking inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, and cabinets. Constant operation of a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

Frequent communication with employees and external stakeholders regarding office administration topics. Constant computation, analysis, and conceptualization of mathematical calculations and formulas. Regular stationary sitting in front of a computer screen.

Constant reading of written communications and mail submissions; reading blueprints and taking/validating field measurements. Climbing – ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights. Balancing – maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand, or crouch.

Stooping – bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasional exposure to high and low temperatures.

Frequent exposure to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Benefits Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for full‑time employees. This position is eligible for company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability insurance, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP).

Employees may also enroll in vision and dental insurance at no cost to them. Paid time off is available beginning upon hire, and a company cell phone or cell phone allowance is provided in accordance with company policy. Depending on location, a cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review).

Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer Hensel Phelps is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or that of another employee are protected from discrimination.

However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions may not disclose pay information unless: (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr