Senior Building Systems Engineer

State: NY

City:
New York

Zip Code: 10123

Compensation: $ - $

Overview

Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we've established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds Avalon Bay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make Avalon Bay a great place to work.

The Role

The Senior Building Systems Engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance and troubleshooting for building systems across a real estate portfolio. This role includes improving equipment reliability, supporting preventive maintenance, managing capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects, and evaluating building assets for process enhancements. The associate will work closely with portfolio directors, on-site maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvements.

Essential Job Functions:

Community Support

* Provide engineering and technical support for onsite teams, including system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and process improvements

* Assist with selecting equipment and managing vendor services

* Address recurring or significant building system issues and recommend improvements

Mechanical Evaluations

* Perform or assist with evaluations of community assets, identify opportunities for improvements, and make recommendations for building system efficiency

* Identify and recommend building repair or improvement projects

Cap Ex Project Management

* Manage capital expenditure projects focused on major system design changes, reliability improvements, and process changes

* Oversee project execution from planning to closeout

Redevelopment, Investments & Cap Ex Technical Support

* Review and provide feedback on mechanical system upgrades for redevelopment projects

* Develop equipment specifications for building system projects and assist in investment decisions related to acquisitions or dispositions

New Construction Support

* Participate in new development reviews for building systems, equipment selection, and maintenance logistics

* Support commissioning, startup, training, and acceptance of building systems

Retail/Other Services Support

* Assist with technical aspects of retail services, such as system coordination, solar installations, EV charging, and FIOS installations

Acceptance Support

* Provide technical support during the building commissioning process, from system acceptance to startup training for maintenance teams

Quality Improvements

* Identify areas for product and process improvement related to equipment durability

* Maintain records of issues and implement changes to ensure compliance with quality standards

Reliability

* Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures, analyze data, and recommend maintenance methods to improve reliability and reduce costs

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred

* Valid driver's license and auto insurance

* Ability to obtain local mechanical certifications (preferred)

* 8+ years of engineering support in the real estate industry (preferred)

* Experience with high-rise, midrise, and garden-style buildings

* 5+ years in capital project management, budgeting, and execution

* Familiarity with MEP systems, HVAC, fire safety systems, building envelope systems, and energy management

Skills & Abilities:

* Strong customer service orientation and troubleshooting skills

* Advanced understanding of building systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, and energy systems

* Analytical skills for identifying reliability improvements and cost-saving opportunities

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