Building Engineer​/Sr. Building Engineer

Company Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco - public servants with a mission to advance the nation's monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans.

As part of the nation's central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow.

At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Engineer or Sr. Building Engineer to join our engineering team. The Building Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, technically skilled professional who takes pride in maintaining a high performing facility and providing excellent customer service. This position requires strong knowledge of commercial building systems, the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, and the judgment to respond effectively to both routine maintenance needs and emergency situations.

The Building Engineer will work closely with Engineering Management, building occupants, vendors, contractors, and other departments to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and organizational standards.

• Operate, monitor, maintain , and troubleshoot major building systems, including:
  • HVAC systems
  • Chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and air‑handling systems
  • Boilers and heating systems
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Electrical distribution and emergency power systems
  • Lighting and controls
  • Plumbing and domestic water systems
  • Fire/life‑safety systems
  • Elevators and other vertical transportation systems
  • Access control and other facility‑related systems
• Monitor building operating conditions and respond to equipment alarms and system abnormalities
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with established procedures and schedules
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and HVAC problems and determine appropriate corrective action
• Maintain accurate equipment readings, logs, maintenance records, and work orders
• Identify developing equipment problems and proactively recommend repairs or improvements before failures occur

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Inspect equipment and identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and potential failures.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance and repairs.
• Verify completed work and ensure equipment is returned to proper operating condition.

• Provide professional and responsive service to building occupants and internal customers.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner .
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding building issues, expected timelines, and completed work.

• Respond to building emergencies, equipment failures, alarms, power outages, water leaks, HVAC failures, and other facility‑related incidents.
• Troubleshoot problems under time‑sensitive conditions and take appropriate action to protect people, equipment, and the facility.
• Participate in emergency response procedures, drills, and after‑hours/on‑call responsibilities as required .

• Assists Senior Engineer and/or works with other engineers in installing, operating , troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and…