Building Engineer

When you join Hines you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence earning us a spot on Fast Companys esteemed annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

As a Building Engineer at Hines your responsibilities will include ensuring the basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems. This involves routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with your supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues. You will ensure adherence to Hines quality standards and property operating objectives while maintaining focus on the delivery of exceptional client experience. At Hines delivering exceptional client experience means combining a hospitality culture with real estate knowledge to create spaces where people feel valued connected and inspired. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all building maintenance and operations align with Hines service level standards ensuring a bestinclass clientcentric experience across the property.

• Support engineering staff in the delivery of Hines Hospitality Standards.

• Maintain a collaborative and professional work environment with all staff while actively contributing to achieving the teams strategic goals.

• Provide a timely and hospitable response to all inquiries and property work orders.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical electrical plumbing and HVAC systems including but not limited to pumps chillers boilers air compressors and air handling units.

• Maintain operation logs and files as appropriate covering central plant operations chemical consumption records and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.

• Adjust and modify HVAC and related equipment as necessary to uphold established operating criteria within the parameters defined by the Supervisor.

• Utilize expertise in HVAC distribution and controls to implement adjustments and/or corrective actions necessary to resolve work orders.

• Conduct general repairs maintenance and replacements of building components including but not limited to building fixtures and appliances plumbing and electrical systems.

• Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures.

• Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property; make adjustments as needed.

• Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner.

• Help ensure property compliance with all City State and Federal safety and environmental laws codes standards and regulations.

• Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.

• Engage in required training activities and seminars.

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Two or more commercial HVAC or related experience.

• Experience in lab space preferred.

• High degree of emotional intelligence with proven ability to think creatively in all job responsibilities.

• Possess strong supervisory and analytical abilities with a solutionoriented mindset.

• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

• Successful completion of the Hines Introduction to Engineering training program.

• Functional knowledge of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and can demonstrate proficiency in the assigned area(s) of the Guidelines.

• Understand and use all types of testing equipment including but not limited to: analog / digital multimeters as well as pressure temperature air flow and leak detection devices

• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets wrenches pliers screwdrivers saws hammers etc..

• Read and understand a variety of instructions including equipment instruction manuals furnished in written oral or schedule form.

• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic electric or engine drive) drill motors saws grinder and impact wrenches etc.

• Knowledge and prior experience maintaining an open and closed loop water treatment program for building HVAC systems.

• Compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations.

• Comprehensive understanding of DDC controls prior experience using BMS systems (Alerton preferred)

• Possess sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.

• Understand and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.

• When applicable* obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Seattle Boiler Operator Grade 4 or higher 07 Electrical Trainee Card EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate Seattle Refrigeration Operators License etc..

  • *If upon hire or promotion to this position an individual does not have the required permits or licenses the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the hire/promotion or six months from the date eligible for the license or permit.

• Work approximately 80 of the time indoors and 20 of the time outdoors.

• Must be able to stand for an extended period at a minimum of 8 hours.

• Use olfactory auditory and visual senses.

• Ability to move lift carry push pull and place objects more than 25lbs. without assistance.

• Ability to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking climbing bending kneeling lifting stooping and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 100.

• Work in confined spaces and at heights with AFrame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.

• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings late evenings weekends and some holidays.

• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

• Compensation: $84864 $109155

At Hines we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion of assets across such property types as living office retail mixeduse logistics and life science projects all designed to enhance value connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines success is our 5000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people offering comprehensive training competitive compensation robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone including our clients can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Companys prestigious annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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