Lead Engineer

Complete Building Services (CBS) is seeking a Lead Engineer for a large facility located in Northwest Washington DC. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer. The Lead Engineer will serve as the technical lead for the site and must hold a valid DC Third Class Engineer License. This position is responsible for overseeing the on-siteCBS workforce ensuring all personnel perform their duties safely effectively and in full compliance with contract requirements. Send resume to and

Lead Engineers provide 24/7 coverage M-F as well as on-site weekends and holidays to cover the building and ensure no equipment interruptions acting as the technical lead in lieu of the Chief Engineers absence. The Lead Engineers will support the Chief Engineer in all technical matters at the facility.

• Manage in-house and subcontracted technical workforce handling ongoing operations and building infrastructure maintenance
• Lead Engineer must be knowledgeable in operating maintaining and repairing HVAC utility and associated systems
• Supervise planning organization and performance of maintenance and repair work supported by the DC 3rd Engineers Electricians Elevator Technicians and Utility Mechanics

Shifts: Day Second and Third shifts. (Monday - Friday and Weekends)

Salary: $52.66 per hour

The Lead Engineer will possess the following:

• Active DC 3rd Class license
• High school diploma
• Minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Lead or Chief Engineer in a comparable size facility (2 million sq. ft.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of MEP systems specialized subcontracted trades and mission critical operating characteristics to oversee and direct daily equipment and systems operations
• Computer proficient and advanced knowledge of DDC control system
• Strong communication and writing skills

EOE including disability/veterans

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is dedicated to the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies Inc. - Washington DCs most established real estate company. At CBS we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the Best Place to Work multiple times.