Lead Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership and oversight for building engineering operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of facility infrastructure including HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Role type
Senior IC facility engineering lead (hard services)
Builds
Operational reliability and uptime for commercial, industrial, or life sciences facility systems
Domain
Commercial real estate / Facility management / Hard services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC systems expertise, refrigeration system management, electrical and plumbing knowledge, controls and utilities troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance planning, safety compliance enforcement, contractor oversight, technical documentation development, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Life sciences or GMP experience, supervisor/managerial experience, relevant trade license or technical degree
Technologies
Building management systems, HVAC controls, refrigeration units, electrical distribution systems, plumbing infrastructure
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex building system issues; conduct hands-on maintenance and repairs on critical equipment; develop and maintain technical documentation and SOPs; train and coach engineering staff; coordinate daily technical priorities with managers and vendors; support facility projects and commissioning; identify equipment reliability concerns and implement corrective actions; provide technical support during emergencies and business continuity events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
