Building Engineer

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024.

Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

As a Building Engineer at Hines, your responsibilities will include ensuring the basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems. This involves routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with your supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues. You will ensure adherence to Hines' quality standards and property operating objectives while maintaining focus on the delivery of exceptional client experience.

At Hines, delivering exceptional client experience means combining a hospitality culture with real estate knowledge to create spaces where people feel valued, connected, and inspired. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all building maintenance and operations align with Hines’ service level standards, ensuring a best-in-class, client-centric experience across the property.

• Support engineering staff in the delivery of Hines’ Hospitality Standards.

• Maintain a collaborative and professional work environment with all staff while actively contributing to achieving the team's strategic goals.

• Provide a timely and hospitable response to all inquiries and property work orders.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.

• Maintain operation logs and files, as appropriate, covering central plant operations, chemical consumption records, and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.

• Adjust and modify HVAC and related equipment as necessary to uphold established operating criteria within the parameters defined by the Supervisor.

• Utilize expertise in HVAC distribution and controls to implement adjustments and/or corrective actions necessary to resolve work orders.

• Conduct general repairs, maintenance, and replacements of building components including, but not limited to, building fixtures and appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures.

• Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property; make adjustments as needed.

• Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner.

• Help ensure property compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.

• Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.

• Engage in required training activities and seminars.

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Two or more commercial HVAC or related experience.

• Experience in lab space preferred.

• High degree of emotional intelligence with proven ability to think creatively in all job responsibilities.

• Possess strong supervisory and analytical abilities with a solution-oriented mindset.

• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Successful completion of the Hines “Introduction to Engineering” training program.

• Functional knowledge of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and can demonstrate proficiency in the assigned area(s) of the Guidelines.

• Understand and use all types of testing equipment including, but not limited to: analog / digital multi-meters, as well as pressure, temperature, air flow, and leak detection devices

• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, hammers, etc.).

• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule…