Lead Facilities Engineer (morning shift) with CSI International provides technical leadership for facility engineering assessments, MEP system evaluations, and scope development across multiple client sites.
Responsibilities
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety practices and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Lead comprehensive facility condition assessments and walkthroughs of MEP systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection systems, building automation controls, and related infrastructure.
- Develop, maintain, and improve standardized assessment checklists, scope documents, and facility evaluation templates.
- Review and validate engineering scopes prior to client submission, ensuring accuracy of system descriptions, capacities, and existing conditions.
- Collaborate with estimating teams to convert field observations into accurate project scopes, cost estimates, and proposal narratives.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact during pre-bid site visits, client meetings, and scope clarification discussions.
- Identify deferred maintenance items, code compliance concerns, operational deficiencies, and capital improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and field assessment personnel.
- Coordinate closely with project managers to ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction planning to project execution.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
- Participate in engineering meetings, client presentations, and project review sessions as required.
- Review client-facing documents and reports for technical completeness, accuracy, and quality control.
- Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and communications regarding project scope, risks, findings, and engineering concerns.
- Travel to client locations as necessary to perform site assessments and support project development activities.
- Demonstrate strong people skills, teamwork, self-motivation, continuous learning, and respect for others.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in MEP systems engineering, facilities assessments, construction estimating, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and building infrastructure systems.
- Extensive understanding of building codes, ASHRAE guidelines, NEC standards, and MEP system design principles.
- Experience conducting facility condition assessments and translating field observations into technical scope documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and construction drawings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and estimating software applications.
- Experience with CAD, BIM, or related engineering software preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting client-facing and internal technical documents.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, site assessments, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills.
- Experience leading teams and mentoring technical personnel preferred.
- Familiarity with Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) software platforms preferred.
- Valid driver's license with the ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned regions.
- Ability to access rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and other facility areas during site assessments.
- Ability to work occasional overtime and adjust schedules as necessary to meet client and project requirements.
- Professional presentation and attitude.
- Willingness to be flexible in assignments, priorities, schedules, and travel requirements based on business needs.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. – We Use E-Verify.
Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- CAD, BIM
- Estimating software applications
- Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) software platforms
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSI International, Inc. is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state and federal requirements, it is the policy of CSI International, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. CSI International, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
