Engineer, Union Fishers Lane

Who We Are

JBG SMITH owns, operates, invests in, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high‑growth mixed‑use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners—we are place makers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch. JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces in the region and we pride ourselves in both our outstanding work environments and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

The engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and all associated equipment for one or more properties.

• Supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Operate, maintain, and repair all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, life safety systems, and other related equipment in assigned properties.
• Conduct daily mechanical tours according to company standards and the schedule set by the supervisor to ensure the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of equipment and building systems.
• Adjust HVAC systems controls to manage temperature and air circulation to provide tenant comfort and meet lease requirements.
• Operate and monitor automation systems, logs, system measures, and alarms to identify and resolve problems and anomalies outside of normal operating parameters; adjust systems as appropriate; and record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences.
• Perform preventive and reactive equipment maintenance as required by company standards and manufacturers' specifications and document actions/measures with the service request system.
• Quickly respond to and resolve tenant and property management service requests and document actions with the service request system.
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs and paint equipment, mechanical, and related spaces.
• Respond to alarms and incidents of any nature, provide assistance, and identify recurring issues for follow‑up and correction.
• Ensure that required documentation, operating logs, and maintenance forms are completed accurately and clearly and are maintained in Company Compliance Books, paper files, and electronic data/filing systems.
• Comply with and enforce policies from the Employee Manual, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted company practices.
• Perform other duties, complete special projects, and carry out tasks assigned by managers and supervisors in an efficient and timely manner.
• Carry and utilize company‑issued communication devices for emergency response and daily communication.

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 4+ years of experience in stationary engineering, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and other mechanical systems and/or general building/facilities maintenance.
• Possess and maintain a current license as a Class Three Steam Boiler Engineer (at minimum) from the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration, or equivalent licensing acceptable to the Company.
• Certification as a CFC Universal Technician from a US EPA‑approved program.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, controls, and components using appropriate tools.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and supplies.
• Ability to work independently and on a team environment.
• Ability to proactively contribute ideas to improve operations.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to effectively articulate instructions and directions to others and perform intermediate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage concurrent tasks with multiple deadlines, flexible, versatile, and quickly adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Self‑directed with the initiative to learn and understand.
• Availability for contact after normal working hours and be able to respond to urgent building issues.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays on a…