Description
Arc Institute is seeking a hands-on Facilities Building Engineer to own the reliability of its building systems and lab-critical environments. The successful candidate will diagnose and fix problems, direct vendor and contract-support partners, and serve as the primary point of contact for researchers.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary onsite contact for facilities service requests
- Operate and maintain lab HVAC systems
- Support lab utilities
- Coordinate biosafety-adjacent equipment maintenance
- Self-perform routine multi-trade work
- Interpret and adjust the building automation system
- Exercise sound judgment on when to self-perform vs. engage a specialist
- Maintain standby-power readiness
- Run small-to-mid facility projects
- Support compliance with various regulations and guidelines
- Drive energy efficiency and monitoring across high-load systems
Requirements:
- 5+ years operating and maintaining building mechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to self-perform routine work across mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general construction
- Proven ability to direct and manage the quality of vendors and contract support
- Ability to read MEP drawings
- EPA 608 Universal refrigerant certification
- Valid California driver's license
- Willingness to participate in a shared after-hours on-call rotation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience in a BSL-2 research or vivarium environment
- Journey-level trade credential or Stationary Engineer certification
- OSHA 30, boiler operator, or backflow tester certification
- Experience with -80°C freezer farms and cryogenic systems
- Bilingual in English and Spanish