Building Engineer (Levels I–III)

Building Engineer (Levels I–III)

Location

San Francisco, California 94158

Date Posted November 06, 2026

Job ID 15970

Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Building Engineer I, II, or III on behalf of a leading biomedical research organization in San Francisco, CA! This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically skilled, hands-on facilities professional to join an established engineering team supporting a sophisticated scientific research environment.

The organization is seeking candidates with experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical building systems, including HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing, and building automation equipment. Candidates will be considered at the Building Engineer I, II, or III level based on their qualifications and experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Building Engineer will be responsible for supporting the daily operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of essential facility systems within a biomedical research environment.

This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to respond promptly to equipment issues that could impact building operations and ongoing scientific research. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, comfortable working independently, and capable of collaborating with facilities personnel, vendors, and building occupants.

PERKS

Competitive Compensation: Annual salary ranging from $80,000–$130,000, depending on experience, engineering level, and internal pay equity.

Direct-Hire Opportunity: Join an established organization in a full-time, permanent, in-house engineering position.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan, and paid vacation.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop technical expertise while supporting sophisticated building infrastructure.

Mission-Driven Environment: Contribute to an organization advancing biomedical research and scientific discovery.

Commuter Benefits: Access to commuter benefits and complimentary shuttle transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial building systems, including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, heating systems, pumps, valves, chillers, air compressors, and associated distribution systems.

• Monitor and manage building automation systems, including Siemens Building Automation Systems, to support reliable facility operations.

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to process work orders, document equipment maintenance, track inventory, and manage preventive maintenance schedules.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical motors, plumbing fixtures, water distribution systems, refrigeration components, and other critical building equipment.

• Respond to maintenance requests, coordinate with vendors and facilities personnel, and participate in emergency and after-hours on-call coverage as required.

• Identify potential equipment failures, resolve operational issues, and support the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

• Assist with maintenance projects and collaborate with the Facilities team to improve building system performance and reliability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Building Engineer I: Approximately 1–2 years of relevant building maintenance or engineering experience.

• Building Engineer II: Approximately 2–3 years of relevant building maintenance or engineering experience.

• Building Engineer III: Approximately 4–5 years of relevant building maintenance or engineering experience.

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing commercial building systems.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, boilers, pumps, refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing, or related mechanical infrastructure.

• Ability to confidently use hand tools and perform hands-on maintenance and repair work.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple maintenance priorities, and collaborate effectively with a facilities team.

• Ability to work onsite in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood and respond to urgent building issues, including occasional after-hours or weekend emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous building engineering experience in a laboratory, biotechnology, biomedical research, healthcare, or similarly technical facility.

• Hands-on boiler room experience.

• Experience using Siemens Building Automation Systems or comparable building management systems.

• Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance programs.

• Certifications in boiler operation, HVAC, refrigeration, or building automation.

• Experience maintaining chillers, vacuum systems, air compressors, and interconnected building equipment.

• Previous lead or supervisory experience for more senior-level consideration.

• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers an annual salary of $80,000–$130,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, engineering level, and internal pay equity.

• The position is based onsite in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood, with a standard 40-hour workweek. Occasional overtime, after-hours response, and emergency on-call coverage may be required.

• The employer offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, a retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, and professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance is not available.