Senior Facilities and Building Engineer

The Asset Management Property Operations Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and serving the operational needs of tenant businesses. In addition, the Department assists EDC in the allocation of resources among its properties.

Position Overview: This is a field position that will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for a diverse campus of industrial, commercial, and waterfront assets located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of complex building systems across multiple facilities while supporting the long-term stewardship of public assets.

The Senior Facility & Building Engineer is a highly skilled, hands-on technical professional responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems. This role works directly in the field, leading by example while ensuring building infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position supports critical systems, performs advanced repairs, and provides technical guidance to junior staff and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Building Systems

• Provide senior-level oversight and hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for diagnosing system failures, identifying root causes, and performing corrective and preventive solutions.
• Establish standards and best practices for building operations, maintenance, and system performance across the campus.
• Review and approve technical scopes of work, engineering recommendations, and system designs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls, including after-hours when required.

Campus Operations & Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day facilities engineering activities across multiple buildings and asset types, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and infrastructure to assess condition, safety, and compliance.
• Support emergency response and after-hours incident resolution r