CareerPlan

*Chief Engineer*

Amelia Court House, VA, USFull-time$120k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-09
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Directing all facility maintenance activities and ensuring building systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Role type

Senior IC facility operations manager (physical plant)

Builds

Operational continuity of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and central plant systems

Domain

Government facilities / Physical plant operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Supervisory leadership, preventive maintenance strategy, regulatory compliance, vendor/contractor management, safety culture enforcement, operational reporting, staffing planning, equipment inventory management

Preferred skills

3rd Class Engineer License, Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) CPE certification, U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License

Technologies

HVAC systems, central plant systems, stationary engines, steam/motor/gas turbine vessels

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and central plant systems; Oversee preventive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life; Supervise, mentor, and evaluate personnel across all maintenance disciplines; Manage relationships with contractors and vendors for specialized services; Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports; Conduct preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs from ladders or elevated platforms.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory mandate