BUILDING ENGINEER

Position Title: BUILDING ENGINEER  

Salary: $90,000 - $99,000

Pay Grade: 15 

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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Building Engineer with experience in liquid cooling systems to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring reliability, efficiency, and uptime across mechanical systems, with a strong focus on advanced cooling technologies used in high-density environments

Key Responsibilties

• Operate, monitor, and maintain liquid cooling systems including CDUs, chillers, heat exchangers, and piping.
• Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of mechanical, HVAC, and cooling systems.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of cooling systems.
• Monitor system metrics (temperature, pressure, flow rates) to optimize performance.
• Conduct coolant testing, leak detection, and system integrity checks.
• Maintain CMMS records, work orders, and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Respond to incidents and support uptime for critical environments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building engineering or facilities operations.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC and/or liquid cooling systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems.
• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Understanding of safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center or critical environment.
• Knowledge of direct-to-chip or immersion cooling.
• Technical certification or degree in mechanical/HVAC field.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS systems.

Key Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Ability to work in mission-critical environments

Work Environment 

Mission-critical facility environment. May require shift work, on-call support, and hands-on work with mechanical systems.

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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1540234

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