AvalonBay Communities · 1 day ago
Senior Building Systems Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a leading equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes in prime U.S. markets. The Senior Building Systems Engineer will provide technical assistance for building systems, improve equipment reliability, and manage capital projects to ensure operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical support for onsite teams, including system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and process improvements
Assist with selecting equipment and managing vendor services
Address recurring or significant building system issues and recommend improvements
Perform or assist with evaluations of community assets, identify opportunities for improvements, and make recommendations for building system efficiency
Identify and recommend building repair or improvement projects
Manage capital expenditure projects focused on major system design changes, reliability improvements, and process changes
Oversee project execution from planning to closeout
Review and provide feedback on mechanical system upgrades for redevelopment projects
Develop equipment specifications for building system projects and assist in investment decisions related to acquisitions or dispositions
Participate in new development reviews for building systems, equipment selection, and maintenance logistics
Support commissioning, startup, training, and acceptance of building systems
Assist with technical aspects of retail services, such as system coordination, solar installations, EV charging, and FIOS installations
Provide technical support during the building commissioning process, from system acceptance to startup training for maintenance teams
Identify areas for product and process improvement related to equipment durability
Maintain records of issues and implement changes to ensure compliance with quality standards
Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures, analyze data, and recommend maintenance methods to improve reliability and reduce costs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Ability to obtain local mechanical certifications (preferred)
8+ years of engineering support in the real estate industry (preferred)
Experience with high-rise, midrise, and garden-style buildings
5+ years in capital project management, budgeting, and execution
Familiarity with MEP systems, HVAC, fire safety systems, building envelope systems, and energy management
Strong customer service orientation and troubleshooting skills
Advanced understanding of building systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, and energy systems
Analytical skills for identifying reliability improvements and cost-saving opportunities
Experience with hands-on system troubleshooting and equipment repair
Ability to mentor and train team members on building system operations and maintenance
Ability to frequently lift objects up to 75 pounds, as well as climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl
Mobility and flexibility to navigate complex building systems and mechanical areas
Exposure to wet, humid conditions, mechanical parts, high places, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic chemicals
Frequent interaction with central HVAC systems, cooling towers, and other mechanical equipment
Preferred
Ability to obtain local mechanical certifications
8+ years of engineering support in the real estate industry
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
Company
AvalonBay Communities
AvalonBay Communities is a real estate investment company
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (7)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.01BKey Investors
Private Advisor Group
2025-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Equity· $710.4M
2024-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Sean J. Breslin
Chief Operating Officer
Kurt Conway
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Communications
Recent News
2025-12-05
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