Building Engineer

Building Engineer

The Building Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, operation, and repair of all facility equipment and building systems at our Woburn, MA site. This role ensures the facility remains operational, safe, compliant, and comfortable for employees and visitors. The Building Engineer will support facilities initiatives, emergency response activities, small project management efforts, and will play a key role in developing and maintaining a robust preventative maintenance (PM) program.

Key responsibilities include :

• Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and structural systems.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) program to proactively service and extend the life of all critical building systems and infrastructure.
• Track PM schedules and performance through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring timely and documented execution of all routine tasks.
• Identify trends and recurring issues through PM data to improve system reliability and inform capital planning.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and provide status reports on equipment conditions, upcoming maintenance needs, and potential risks.
• Respond to facilities service requests and emergencies, including after-hours incidents.
• Ensure all PM tasks meet manufacturer recommendations and comply with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and building codes.
• Manage small facility improvement and construction projectsincluding office renovations, lab fit-outs, and equipment upgradesfrom planning through execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and other service providers to perform scheduled and corrective maintenance.
• Support the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Act as a Health & Safety Liaison during emergency situations (e.g., severe weather, fire, security events).
• Provide facilities support for DoD secure infrastructure, ensuring classified areas meet operational requirements.
• Collaborate with other STR sites to standardize and optimize facility practices.

Required skills and experience include :

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.

Preferred qualifications include :

Schedule :

Why you'll love working at STR :

At STR, we believe in creating a workplace where our employees feel valued, supported, and connected while contributing to challenging and meaningful work. In addition to the traditional health and welfare benefits, we offer a variety of perks to enhance your experience, such as the following :

We're proud of the community-oriented culture we've built, and we're excited for you to be a part of it.