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Owens Realty Services · 3 weeks ago

Professional Engineer - Mechanical, HVAC & Building Automation Systems

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

Owens Realty Services is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer – Mechanical, HVAC & Building Automation Systems to serve as a District Lead Engineer supporting comprehensive facility management services for K-12 school districts in Indiana. This role provides dedicated engineering leadership for HVAC system oversight, Building Automation Systems, and energy savings initiatives while ensuring optimal performance and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Commercial Real EstateFacility ManagementProperty ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

Serve as the District Lead Professional Engineer for assigned school district(s), providing dedicated technical oversight and serving as the primary engineering point of contact

Coordinate closely with district administrators, facility staff, and Owens Realty Services operations teams

Provide engineering leadership for facility performance, reliability, and energy efficiency initiatives

Oversee operation, maintenance, and performance of HVAC and mechanical systems, including:

+ Boilers, chillers, cooling towers

+ Air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units, VAV systems

+ Pumps, exhaust systems, and associated mechanical equipment

Review system performance, operating conditions, and maintenance practices

Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of mechanical system issues

Provide technical guidance for system repairs, upgrades, and replacements

Provide oversight and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC)

Review and optimize control strategies, scheduling, alarms, trends, and setpoints

Ensure proper integration between HVAC equipment and BAS platforms

Support commissioning and retro-commissioning activities

Use BAS data to drive operational efficiency, comfort, and energy savings

Lead district-level energy audits and energy analyses

Establish utility baselines and benchmark facility performance

Identify, quantify, and support implementation of energy conservation measures

Support ENERGY STAR benchmarking and ongoing utility data tracking

Lead continuous energy optimization efforts through HVAC and BAS strategies

Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mechanical systems

Align maintenance strategies with manufacturer recommendations, runtime data, and system condition

Support lifecycle cost analysis and capital planning for mechanical assets

Identify risk, reliability concerns, and deferred maintenance priorities

Prepare, review, and seal engineering reports, analyses, and technical documentation

Certify that engineering evaluations use reasonable methods of analysis and estimation

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Mechanical EngineeringHVAC Systems OversightBuilding Automation SystemsEnergy ManagementPreventive MaintenanceCustomer ServiceTeam PlayerOpen Communication