Job Description
Job DescriptionYour Mission Join ClearPoint as a Secure Building Engineer, where you will lead and execute the operational, maintenance, and improvement efforts across a portfolio of secure facilities in Maryland. You will ensure our facilities are maintained at the highest standard of quality, safety, security, and service — delivering well-functioning environments for customers and team members. This position involves hands-on maintenance and repair across general building systems and maintenance; leading electrical infrastructure projects and outages; overseeing contractors; and providing senior technical guidance to other team members. You'll bring a proactive, solutions-driven approach to both daily operations and long-term facility resiliency. You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
- A hands-on engineer who is equally comfortable performing general building maintenance and leading complex electrical work
- A licensed Master Electrician with broad working knowledge across building infrastructure systems
- Experienced with mission-critical systems: switchgear, generators, UPS, and automatic transfer switches
- Confident diagnosing and resolving complex failures, electrical or otherwise, under pressure
- Organized and accountable, with strong ownership over reliability, code compliance, and building condition
- Comfortable mentoring less experienced engineers and technicians
- Flexible and dependable when responding to after-hours or emergency issues, electrical or general
- Committed to excellence, safety, and upholding ClearPoint's values in every task
A Day in the Life:
- Oversee and perform preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and operational inspections across all building systems and grounds
- Serve as the senior technical authority for electrical systems, including switchgear, distribution, feeders, transfer switches, generators, and UPS systems
- Maintain systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire alarms, mechanical controls, and security infrastructure
- Perform and document daily, monthly, and annual inspections, ensuring any issues are addressed quickly and effectively
- Schedule and coordinate third-party vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or inspections
- Respond to service requests related to mechanical, environmental, safety, plumbing, or general maintenance issues
- Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, and reports
- Ensure that non-functioning items are properly identified, reported, repaired, or removed
- Receive and inspect deliveries as needed, coordinating storage or distribution
- Lead preventive and corrective electrical maintenance programs to ensure reliability and minimize downtime
- Diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures, electrical or general building systems, acting as first responder for emergencies and outages
- Lead or assist in facility improvement projects and capital upgrades, including budgeting and contractor oversight
- Oversee and review the work of contractors and vendors across all trades; support permitting and ensure code compliance
- Operate within facility ticketing systems to complete and track work orders
- Provide guidance to junior maintenance staff or temporary contractors when necessary
- Perform all duties in alignment with OSHA safety protocols and company procedures
What we are expecting from you:
- Active Maryland Master Electrician License
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 8 years of experience in building maintenance/engineering, with strong electrical depth, ideally in commercial or mission-critical facilities
- Working knowledge of all major building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
- Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), building codes, and OSHA standards
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel between portfolio properties and work in adverse weather conditions
Nice to have:
- State Certified Journeyman’s License (HVAC, Plumbing, or Carpentry)
- Master Electrician license in Virginia, Washington D.C., and/or Delaware
- Vocational training or coursework in relevant technical areas (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
- Proficiency in using Yardi Facility Manager, Construction Manager, or other automated work order systems
- Ability to read technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and architectural/engineering plans (AutoCAD experience a plus)
- Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) and energy-management systems
- Experience leading or coordinating property maintenance projects
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Availability to serve in an on-call rotation for 24-hour emergency maintenance response
- Must be able to lift/move up to 70 lbs occasionally and perform physical tasks (stooping, kneeling, crawling, ladder use)
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision and the ability to adjust focus