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Donohoe

Commercial real estate development, construction, management

DC 3rd Class Engineer

HVAC & Building SystemsUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$52.66 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess a valid stationary engineer's license equivalent to Class 3 Steam Engineer (DC).
  • Demonstrate expertise in identifying, diagnosing, and repairing leaks, damaged piping, defective valves, fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
  • Have working knowledge of domestic water, sanitary drainage, hydronic heating, chilled water, condenser water, and associated mechanical piping systems.
  • Have a minimum of five years of experience in steam plant operations.
  • Have a minimum of three to five years of experience in steam plant operations, chemical analysis, and troubleshooting.
  • Have experience with computerized monitoring systems and automated control technologies.
  • Have strong knowledge of DC regulatory requirements for steam systems.
  • Be familiar with preventive maintenance programs for industrial equipment.
  • Have technical expertise in steam generation, condensate recovery, and cooling system operations.
  • Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting plant issues.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office, computerized maintenance management systems, and building management systems.
  • Have excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Be able to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tours and daily watches on each shift to monitor safe system operations and maintain systems at peak performance.
  • Operate installed equipment and perform its daily functions, maintaining required temperatures and humidity levels and monitoring building automation system displays and alarms.
  • Apply knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe-fitting, and plant operations to install, service, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including preventive maintenance and service-call repairs.

About the Company

Donohoe

Commercial real estate development, construction, management

Donohoe is a diversified commercial real estate group made up of six specialists—Development, Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Borger Residential, Hospitality, and Complete Building Services—covering the full life cycle from idea to operation. Its approach combines envisioning, designing, funding, building, leasing or selling, and then operating assets, with ongoing property and hospitality services from a single source. It sets itself apart with in-house teams working under a culture of integrity, trust, and accountability to reduce handoffs, shorten timelines, and maintain consistent quality through each project stage. The goal is to create, build, and run spaces that inspire people and deliver value for clients and communities through reliability, strong relationships, and measurable outcomes.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1884

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