Building Engineer Jobs in Indiana
Building Engineer jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, where commercial real estate, higher education campuses, and large healthcare systems generate steady demand for facilities professionals. Employers such as Duke Realty, Indiana University Health, and Eli Lilly maintain sizable built environments that require full-time building engineers skilled in HVAC systems, building automation controls, and preventive maintenance. Openings range from entry-level stationary engineer roles to senior facilities positions overseeing multi-building portfolios. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Oversee, manage, and direct preconstruction, field installation, and startup of Building Management Systems (BMS) for new mission critical facilities construction projects.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Manage activities associated with Building Management System (BMS)/Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) scope of work and manage submittals and shop drawing review process with assigned owner’s representative and owner’s engineer, and gain approvals from design team for assigned subcontractors.
- Partner with BMS project team, subcontractors, Owner’s Consultants, and Representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
- Monitor quality and status of assigned BMS subcontractors’ construction documents.
- Know in detail assigned BMS contracts, scopes, and Trade budgets and understand delineation between packages and responsibilities.
- Change order management of BMS/EPMS with respective subcontractors.
- Work with MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) Engineering team to coordinate Low Voltage (LV)communications between equipment and inter-related systems, including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Power Quality, Fire Alarm, Security and Tel/Data/Communications.
- Participate in regular site walks to confirm controls/MEP work is proceeding according to contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
- Track BMS Trade budgets and coordinate projections and actuals with project Cost Analyst.
- Confirm implementation of site-specific Safety Plan with assigned subcontractors
- Review monthly pay requests of assigned BMS subcontractors.
- Participate in BMS/EPMS coordination meetings and Commissioning (Cx) and Start-up meetings to ensure alignment of project activities.
- Ensure timely release of materials and equipment for fabrication to conform to project schedule.
- Manage project closeout, secure guarantees, warranties, and service/maintenance agreements required for acceptance and handover of BMS systems for each project phase.
- Manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) program with LV contractors and track work to complete and punch list.
- Attend manufacturer site visits and review Factory Witness Tests on equipment and control systems as needed.
- Assist with Start Up and Commissioning phase of construction, attend meetings and keep information flowing to achieve schedule commitments.
- Assist in management and updates of Equipment Tracking Log specific to assigned subcontractors.
- Supervise BMS employees and other team members, participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of substantial Building Management Systems (BMS) or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Data Center or Complex Building Controls Systems experience. required
- BMS experience to include Environmental and Electrical monitoring and controls, preferred
- Basic system integration experience
- Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
- Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems
- Effective time management of competing demands and able to meet work objectives in a deadline driven work environment
- Professional and effective written and verbal communications skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and tailor communications appropriately
- Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
- Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. #LI-SO1
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana stationary engineer or boiler operator license or equivalent recognized credential
- Hands-on experience maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems
- Familiarity with building automation systems and energy management control platforms
- Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and mechanical drawings accurately
- Strong preventive maintenance documentation and work-order management skills
- High school diploma or GED with vocational training or an associate degree in a related field
Building Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a building engineer in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require at minimum a high school diploma plus vocational or technical training in building systems, HVAC, or electrical work. Indiana regulates stationary engineers and boiler operators through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, which administers licensing exams for those operating high-pressure equipment. Many candidates start with a trade certificate from Ivy Tech Community College, then pursue employer-sponsored licensing. Certifications from BOMA or IFMA strengthen candidacy for facilities-level roles.
Which companies hire building engineers in Indiana?
Employers hiring building engineers in Indiana right now include CBRE, Johnson Controls, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's concentration of large hospital networks, university campuses, and corporate headquarters creates consistent year-round demand for qualified building engineers across the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most building engineer jobs?
Indianapolis, Lebanon, and Plainfield lead Indiana for building engineer openings. Indianapolis dominates because of its dense commercial real estate market, major hospital systems, and corporate campus presence, while Fort Wayne and Evansville generate openings through regional medical centers, manufacturing facilities, and growing mixed-use developments that each require dedicated on-site facilities staff.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Building engineer work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical presence to inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems. About 50% of building engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in facilities management coordination, energy auditing, or building automation oversight rather than direct on-site maintenance.
How can I get hired as a building engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance technician or facilities assistant role at a large Indiana institution such as a hospital network, university, or property management company. Ivy Tech Community College offers building systems technology programs that many Indiana employers recognize as a hiring credential. Pursuing a stationary engineer license through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security while working in a related trade role, such as HVAC technician or electrician's helper, signals commitment and accelerates advancement into full building engineer positions.
Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing without any additional sign-up step required.
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