Lead Engineer; FDIC VASQ

About Us

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C. and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

EMCOR Government Services is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide operations and maintenance support for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Arlington, VA. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99.

• Directly reports to Sr. Chief Engineer/Assistant Chief Engineer and the EMCOR Operations Manager, as required.
• Directs work for subordinate Local 99 engineers and other trades, shops, unions, and subcontractors.
• Receives, schedules, assigns, monitors, and reports service calls and maintenance.
• Provides assistance and technical support for operations and maintenance.
• Serves as Acting Chief Engineer for FDIC VASQ, if required.
• Performs asset and equipment inspections, recommends improvements per industry standards, and develops project estimates for RWO work.
• Oversees critical equipment, including but not limited to central plants.
• Available and flexible to respond on-site for 24/7/365 critical operations.
• Performs duties associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air‑conditioning and heating equipment.
• Adjusts and performs minor repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment and component parts of heating and air‑conditioning systems and auxiliary support equipment.
• Conducts physical inspections of work performed, equipment, and testing of equipment for correct operation of all components of the refrigeration cycle and other relevant factors contributing to the proper and efficient operation of systems, boilers, chillers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, etc.
• Answers occupants’ complaints relating to trades and central plant and reports information to management.
• Provides technical support in the efficient and safe operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment, reports recommendations and work accomplished to management.
• Develops procedures and checklists, trains, and enforces standards, as required.
• Proposes operational changes to improve efficient use of facility equipment.
• Submits management with detailed reports related to all operations and maintenance.
• Briefs status on maintenance, repair, and RWO ongoing and scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Preferred – Valid DC 3rd Class Steam Engineer License.
• Prior experience as a watch supervisor.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in HVAC systems.
• Able to perform preventive maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledgeable of operating related electrical equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Practical knowledge of chiller plant operations.
• Practical knowledge of building air systems.
• Willingly willing to work shift work.

• Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs, push up to 100 lbs).
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
• Push/pull or move/lift equipment and supplies.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.