Building Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Building Engineer jobs in Maryland are in strong demand, concentrated in commercial real estate, federal government facilities, healthcare campuses, and higher education institutions across the state at every experience level from entry-level facilities technician to senior chief engineer. The busiest hiring metros are Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville, where anchor employers including Johns Hopkins Medicine, the University of Maryland Medical System, and CBRE maintain large, ongoing facilities operations. The most consistently sought specialties are HVAC systems management, building automation and controls, and preventive maintenance program oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Assistant Building Engineer
Full Time position - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm - on call emergency coverage and back up as required.
Salary Range: $33 - $36 per hours based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years of experience in the maintenance of residential building(s) including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of associated building systems. 3rd Class Engineering License preferred.
Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC) the property management company for Leisure World of Maryland is a private, age-restricted community comprised of 29 housing associations and over 8,000 residents located in Montgomery County, Maryland and is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer.
The Assistant Building Engineer provides the knowledge and skills required to maintain, repair and replace building systems equipment associated with all HVAC and mechanical systems within assigned residential building(s) (Mutual) that comprise Leisure World of Maryland Community. Responsibilities include assisting in, performing or overseeing the performance of the maintenance and repair of such systems as: air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical lighting, utilities, elevators (as applicable), fire sprinkler, standpipe, hot water heaters, electric door answering system, fire alarm system, garage door openers, and other various building equipment/systems that can normally be found in a residential building.
The position is required to provide input and assistance to the Building Engineer and other assigned maintenance staff as required for the overall upkeep and repair of the building(s) (Mutual). Also included is the requirement to assist in the day-to-day oversight of any contractors hired to work these same building systems.
The Assistant Building Engineer provides on call emergency coverage and back up as required. Other areas of responsibility include assistance in the execution and implementation of the preventative maintenance program, physical work associated with the preventative maintenance, responding to resident requests and recurring resident complaints; troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and components; work order management; documentation and recording of systems status and inspections to comply with various tenant accreditations.
This position interacts and checks in daily with the Building Engineer, Property Manager, and Maintenance Assistants assess priorities for service calls, assignments and regular communication needed between various members of the building(s) Mutual assigned staff.
Works under the direction of the Building Engineer and in collaboration with the Property Manager to establish other long-term needs, coordination of multiple assignments and establish plans and timelines for resolution of various recurring building issues.
This position requires a customer service approach in dealing with a wide variety of owner, resident, renter, and contractor issues. Communication (oral and written), effective listening, problem solving, dispute resolution skills are required to be successful in this position. The Assistant Building Engineer is required to interact effectively with LWMC management, staff, peers, and upon request the Board of Directors.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow and achieve great results. If you want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Job Title: Assistant Building Engineer
Full Time position - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm - on call emergency coverage and back up as required.
Salary Range: $33 - $36 per hours based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years of experience in the maintenance of residential building(s) including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of associated building systems. 3rd Class Engineering License preferred.
Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC) the property management company for Leisure World of Maryland is a private, age-restricted community comprised of 29 housing associations and over 8,000 residents located in Montgomery County, Maryland and is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer.
The Assistant Building Engineer provides the knowledge and skills required to maintain, repair and replace building systems equipment associated with all HVAC and mechanical systems within assigned residential building(s) (Mutual) that comprise Leisure World of Maryland Community. Responsibilities include assisting in, performing or overseeing the performance of the maintenance and repair of such systems as: air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical lighting, utilities, elevators (as applicable), fire sprinkler, standpipe, hot water heaters, electric door answering system, fire alarm system, garage door openers, and other various building equipment/systems that can normally be found in a residential building.
The position is required to provide input and assistance to the Building Engineer and other assigned maintenance staff as required for the overall upkeep and repair of the building(s) (Mutual). Also included is the requirement to assist in the day-to-day oversight of any contractors hired to work these same building systems.
The Assistant Building Engineer provides on call emergency coverage and back up as required. Other areas of responsibility include assistance in the execution and implementation of the preventative maintenance program, physical work associated with the preventative maintenance, responding to resident requests and recurring resident complaints; troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and components; work order management; documentation and recording of systems status and inspections to comply with various tenant accreditations.
This position interacts and checks in daily with the Building Engineer, Property Manager, and Maintenance Assistants assess priorities for service calls, assignments and regular communication needed between various members of the building(s) Mutual assigned staff.
Works under the direction of the Building Engineer and in collaboration with the Property Manager to establish other long-term needs, coordination of multiple assignments and establish plans and timelines for resolution of various recurring building issues.
This position requires a customer service approach in dealing with a wide variety of owner, resident, renter, and contractor issues. Communication (oral and written), effective listening, problem solving, dispute resolution skills are required to be successful in this position. The Assistant Building Engineer is required to interact effectively with LWMC management, staff, peers, and upon request the Board of Directors.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow and achieve great results. If you want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland Stationary Engineer or applicable state-recognized facilities credential preferred by most employers
- Five or more years of experience operating and maintaining commercial building mechanical systems
- Hands-on expertise with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation control systems
- Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and rotate on-call shifts as required
- Working knowledge of life-safety systems including fire suppression, alarms, and emergency protocols
- Demonstrated experience reading mechanical and electrical blueprints and equipment schematics
Building Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a building engineer in Maryland?
Most Maryland employers require a combination of technical education and hands-on mechanical systems experience. While Maryland does not issue a single statewide 'building engineer' license, many employers require or strongly prefer candidates who hold a Maryland Stationary Engineer certification or an equivalent credential recognized by the Maryland Department of Labor. An associate degree or vocational training in HVAC, electrical systems, or facilities management, combined with documented hands-on experience, is the typical hiring baseline.
Which companies hire building engineers in Maryland?
Maryland building engineer roles are posted by CBRE, Transwestern, and Conquest Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of hospital systems, federal facilities contractors, and large commercial property management firms makes it one of the more active markets for building engineer hiring in the mid-Atlantic region.
Which Maryland cities have the most building engineer jobs?
Baltimore, Chevy Chase, and Hanover lead Maryland in building engineer openings right now. Baltimore drives volume through its large hospital complexes, university campuses, and downtown commercial real estate portfolio, while Bethesda and Rockville generate consistent demand from federal agency facilities and the dense concentration of life sciences and corporate office buildings along the I-270 corridor.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Building engineering is a fundamentally hands-on, on-site role centered on operating and maintaining physical mechanical systems, so most positions require a daily physical presence. About 0% of building engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be senior project management or building systems consulting roles rather than traditional facilities operations positions.
How can I get hired as a building engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a facilities maintenance technician or building operations assistant, roles that large Maryland employers such as Johns Hopkins Medicine, the University of Maryland system, and major commercial property managers actively recruit for without requiring prior engineering titles. Completing an HVAC or electrical systems vocational program at a Maryland community college, and pursuing an entry-level Stationary Engineer credential through the Maryland Department of Labor, gives candidates a clear competitive edge for these junior roles.
Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and the facilities environment you want to work in, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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