Chief Engineer II

Company Overview

The State of California Department of General Services (DGS) acts as the business manager for the state, providing a diverse array of services to state agencies. Our mission is to serve the public through effective procurement solutions, real estate management, and facilities oversight, ensuring safety and accessibility across California.

We are seeking a Chief Engineer II to join our team at the Department of General Services in Los Angeles, California. In this pivotal role, you will oversee engineering projects and facilities management initiatives, ensuring that our operations meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our mission of serving state agencies and enhancing public service.

• Understanding the mechanical features of high-rise buildings
• Supervising the work of maintenance and building repairs of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, and mechanical controls
• Ensuring that major projects performed on the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard DGS policies
• Assisting with the Building Automated Control System implementation
• Approving designs, calculating costs, negotiating contracts
• Tracking preventative maintenance using Maximo software
• Ensuring compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building infrastructure
• Alerting management of building discrepancies
• Keeping records of building rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets

• Proven experience in facilities management or engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and industrial maintenance practices.
• Excellent mechanical knowledge with the ability to read schematics.

• Four years of experience within the last fifteen years in the maintenance and operation of a heating, ventilating, and air‑conditioning system and related equipment in a large commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution including one year of experience in supervising such a system.

This position may require an EPA Section 608 Technician Certificate and/or a backflow certificate.

Apply for this position by 11/14/25. Please click the link here:

In addition to your application, you will also need to complete an online state exam. To access the online state exam for Chief Engineer II:

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that impacts public service in California, we invite you to apply for the Chief Engineer position at DGS today! Questions? Contact