Senior Building Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

New Journey, a Genesis
10 company, is looking for a Senior Building Engineer for a full time position with our client.

Compensation: $74.00 - $77.00 per hour
Candidate needs to be flexible on shift options - multiple shift options available

Looking for a Senior Building Engineer who is responsible for performing complex preventive and corrective maintenance, installations, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and control systems. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical aptitude, collaboration, and a proactive approach to maintaining critical infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced maintenance and repair of:
  • HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Building Automation Systems (Client) and Building Management Systems (Client)
  • Fire/life safety systems, including dry pipe, FM200/NOVEC, and fire alarm panels
  • Clean dry air systems, UPS, generators, and transfer switches
• Operate and maintain critical systems in rack and thermal chamber labs
• Coordinate and inspect work of contractors (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Use digital systems to manage tasks and logs
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and company procedures
• Prepare estimates for materials, labor, and project timelines
• Maintain energy efficiency and system uptime in a 24/7 R&D environment
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and service providers

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Universal EPA 608 CFC Certification
• 8+ years of job-related experience
• Understanding of Building Automation Systems, can speak to controls programming
• Experience with water cooling, refrigeration, and clean dry air systems
• Working knowledge of fire life safety systems, UPS, transfer switches, and critical infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with facilities, IT, EHS, and external vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of CMMS systems to manage work orders and maintenance logs
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles to understand operating budgets and conduct basic financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be available for after-hours emergencies and rotating on-call duty
• Knowledge of relevant safety and compliance procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk for extended periods and navigate large facilities on foot throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular engineering activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a lab environment (rack labs, thermal chamber labs)
• Prior work on critical infrastructure systems, such as data centers or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience leading or mentoring junior engineering staff or technicians

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

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