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.

This position is onsite full-time at our Woburn offices.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 projects—including office renovations, lab fit-outs, and equipment upgrades—from 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

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5–7 years of experience in facilities operations, building maintenance, or engineering roles, with direct experience managing preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire protection, structural).
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE standards, and state/local building codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, MS Project, and CMMS platforms.
• Ability to manage physical work requirements (lifting to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, standing for extended periods).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical aptitude to diagnose issues and determine appropriate repair paths, while primarily coordinating execution through vendor partners.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Security clearance (active or eligible).
• Experience managing facilities in a DoD secure environment.
• Project management experience.

Schedule:

• Standard schedule Monday–Friday, with on-call availability after hours and weekends as needed.

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: 

• Generous paid time off offerings and paid parental leave 
• Fitness reimbursement up to $299 for gym memberships, yoga studios, or similar plus an additional Blue Cross Blue Shield fitness reimbursement of up to $300  
• Complimentary Company swag and regular employee events such as summer food truck lunches, summer outing, winter soiree, and bi-monthly happy hours (with STR-covered appetizers)
• Complimentary snacks, cold brew/coffee, and weekly Bagel Fridays
• 4% company match and 6% profit sharing through the 401k program
• Complimentary Identity Theft protection
• Career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement up to fifteen thousand dollars per year for eligible coursework, learning and development resources, and 50% reimbursement of professional society membership dues 

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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.