Stationary Engineer

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15896
Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Opening Date: 11/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
Mission

The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision

• To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
• To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
• To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

Brief Stationary Engineer Overview:

The Stationary Engineer ensures optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, and elevator functions; provides oversight for building construction projects that utilize outside contractors and subcontractors; assists the Facilities Manager with projects as needed; and escorts outside guests through the buildings when needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures optimal functioning of Department facilities by monitoring all building functions and developing effective and attainable maintenance plans for building mechanics, HVAC, electrical, alarm systems, and any other similar facility-related issues.
• Serves as a liaison with the county's Engineering Building Operations staff, as well as outside contractors /vendors performing facility work within Department buildings
• Trains on the facility's building automation system (BAS) to become Department's primary technician and expert user on the system
• Provides general oversight of construction projects to ensure construction work is consistent with building plans and meets Department expectations and laboratory guidelines
• Responds appropriately to facility-related emergencies or urgent issues as they arise. Assists in preparation for inclement weather, mass disaster situations, and other emergencies
• Assists the Facilities Manager as needed in other areas

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Licensure:

• Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Additional Requirements:

• Pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of facility management and maintenance which may include mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and equipment services.
• Basic knowledge / experience working with automated building systems
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices including building and fire codes.
• Ability to identify unsafe or defective conditions and equipment, analyze problems, determine root cause issues, evaluate multiple alternative solutions, make recommendations to management for action, and predict both direct and indirect consequences
• Ability to safely use and maintain hand tools and power equipment, and troubleshoot and repair minor problems
• Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside contractors and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
• Sensitivity to nature of work being performed within the facility and adherence to confidentiality standards
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences
Experience:

• Experience in engineering, construction, or other building maintenance
• Experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency

Language:

• Multi-lingual ability

General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time; 40 hours / week, Monday - Friday
• Weekends and evening shifts may be necessary
• Must be available to work during severe weather events or other emergencies

Work Environment:

• Office / morgue / laboratory / outdoor setting

Potential Exposures:

• The Institute of Forensic Sciences provides medical examiner and crime lab services for Harris County. The work performed is sensitive and serious and routinely deals with criminal evidence and deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence, natural disease, or other causes. While this position won't have any direct contact with evidence or decedents, there will be exposure which may be emotionally taxing
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
• Exposure to biohazardous materials

Physical Demands:

• Requires physical strength to lift up to 100 pounds in the routine performance of duties
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing ladders necessary

Reporting Relationships:

• Supervising Others: N/A
• Reports To: Facilities Manager, Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Engineering
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04

Do you have experience in engineering, construction, or other building maintenance?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

07

Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent?Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish
• English and Vietnamese
• English and Chinese
• English and Arabic
• English and Other Language(s)
• None of the Above

08

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
• No, I do not have a Valid Driver's License

Required Question