Commercial Building Engineer in Durham

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Building Engineer – Class A Commercial Office | Direct Hire

• Commercial Real Estate / Facilities Engineering
• $38–$41/hr. + Stable Schedule + Growth Opportunity
• Durham, NC (27701)
• Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Must pass a background check, after an offer is extended

Are you an experienced Building Engineer, Facilities Engineer, or Commercial Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in maintaining Class A office buildings and delivering exceptional service to tenants?

We’re partnering with a well-established commercial real estate organization seeking a Direct Hire Building Engineer to support Class A commercial office space in Durham, NC. This is a stable, first-shift opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work with HVAC systems, mechanical systems, life safety systems, and preventive maintenance—without rotating shifts or unpredictable schedules.

Why this Building Engineer role stands out

• ✅ Direct hire with long-term stability
• ✅ Class A commercial office environment
• ✅ Consistent weekday schedule (7 AM – 4 PM)
• ✅ Hands-on work with HVAC, chillers, generators, and building systems
• ✅ High-visibility role supporting tenant satisfaction and building operations
• ✅ Opportunity to work independently while partnering with management and vendors
• ✅ Competitive hourly pay for experienced commercial building engineers

What you’ll do as a Building Engineer

• Perform daily building walk-throughs to identify, resolve, or escalate maintenance and repair needs
• Conduct morning inspections of amenity spaces to ensure areas are clean, operational, and tenant-ready
• Examine, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical systems including HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and energy management systems
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks, procedures, schedules, testing, and detailed maintenance logs
• Perform plumbing repairs (leaks, toilets, sinks, unclogging) as requested
• Repair and replace lighting, ballasts, and minor electrical components
• Conduct life safety inspections, including fire extinguishers, lighting, fire pumps, generators, and underground storage tanks
• Utilize commercial building software systems, including HVAC controls, work order systems, card access systems, and email
• Oversee third-party vendors, coordinating access, scheduling, and quality inspections
• Support day-to-day commercial building operations and respond to overtime or emergency calls as needed

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of commercial office or Class A building maintenance experience
• Proven knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, fire and life-safety systems, and generators
• Experience working in commercial real estate, facilities engineering, or building operations
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with tenants, vendors, and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take initiative
• Comfortable using maintenance software, building automation systems, and mobile devices
• Physically capable of:
• Lifting 50+ lbs
• Climbing ladders
• Walking roofs
• Working in tight or confined spaces

certifications (not required)

• EPA Universal Certification (or ability to obtain)
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30
• Technical or trade school training in HVAC, electrical, or building engineering

Schedule & work environment

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation as needed
• Occasional nights, weekends, or holidays for emergencies or critical building operations

Ideal fit

A seasoned Building Engineer, Facilities Engineer, or Commercial Maintenance Technician who enjoys maintaining Class A office buildings, values a predictable weekday schedule, and takes pride in delivering high-quality building operations and tenant service.