Engineer, Chief

Other Forms of Compensation: ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM

Salary:
Pay Grade: 16

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

The Lead Engineer - MEP is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems within the facility portfolio. This role serves as the technical lead for building infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical systems while supporting client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

The Lead Engineer provides technical leadership to engineering teams, contractors, and vendors, drives preventative maintenance strategies, assists with capital projects, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex equipment and building systems issues.

Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm (Local Time)

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to engineers, maintenance technicians, and third-party service providers.
• Develop and implement best practices for maintenance, reliability, energy management, and facility operations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical equipment failures and complex infrastructure issues.

• Oversee operation and maintenance of:
• HVAC and chiller systems
• Boilers and steam systems
• Electrical distribution systems
• Switchgear and emergency power systems
• Generators and UPS systems
• Building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
• Plumbing systems
• Water treatment systems
• Fire-life safety equipment

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, local building codes, and client safety requirements.
• Maintain documentation required for inspections, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote a strong safety culture among engineering teams and contractors.
• Ensure all preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed according to schedule.
• Monitor building performance and identify opportunities to improve system reliability and efficiency.

• Support planning, budgeting, and execution of facility improvement and capital projects.
• Review engineering designs, scope documents, and contractor proposals.
• Manage project execution while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and support sustainability initiatives.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for facility leadership and clients.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Review service contracts and ensure work is completed in accordance with established standards.
• Provide regular operational updates and recommendations to management.

• Respond to critical incidents and equipment failures.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotations as required.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and business continuity activities.

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience operating and maintaining commercial or industrial MEP systems.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within facilities…