Office engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

REGIONAL ENGINEER

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Engineering Services, the

Regional Engineer is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the

mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire / life safety systems and equipment at his / her

Region. In addition, the Regional Engineer is responsible for the daily supervision of

the building engineers and / or maintenance staff. The Regional Engineer will ensure

compliance with all Douglas Emmett Engineering Standard Operating Procedures and

corporate directives.

Job Duties

• The Regional Engineer operates and maintains all building systems in

keeping with industry practice, manufacturer recommendations and

Douglas Emmett Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.

directs and supervises the trade-related activities of the engineering and

maintenance crew.

services engineering budget, including forecasting, and for the competent

and professional operation of all plant equipment and efficient utility

consumption.

Record Keeping

The Regional Engineer works with the Property Managers to maintain the following at

his / her assigned Region :

Engineering logbook.

Building Standards.

Building Rules and Regulations

Energy Management System.

Operating logs.

Chemical treatment log(s).

Refrigerant management.

Fire drill exercises and records.

Injury & Illness Program and safety meetings.

Emergency shutoff drawings.

Elevator contract maintenance compliance.

Inventory of tools and materials.

Engineering Standard Operating Procedures

Emergency contact list (contractor, tenant and staff).

Permits and Certificates

The Chief Engineer ensures that records are maintained in a current and accurate state.

Accelerograph.

Fire extinguisher service.

Elevator permits.

SCAQMD (all required permits)

Fire pump and emergency generator permits.

Pressure vessel(s).

Sewer / Storm water Ordinance compliance.

Hazardous waste

Annual Service

The Regional Engineer is responsible for the timely completion of all annual service.

Chiller(s).

Eddy current testing.

Back-flow certification.

Thermographic inspection.

Automatic Transfer Switch testing.

Emergency generator and fire pumps.

Boilers.

Cooling tower cleaning (frequency as required).

Switchgear testing and cleaning.

Elevators.

Contract Maintenance

The Regional Engineer assists the Chief Engineer(s) in the maintenance and monitoring

of operating contracts.

Fire Signaling System (monthly).

Fire signal communicator.

Water treatment.

Elevators.

Phone, radios and pagers.

Engineering payroll.

Uniforms.

Building signage.

Metal maintenance.

Window cleaning.

Energy management and automation systems.

Mechanical service contracts (cost / frequency).

Landscaping.

Pest control.

Regulation 4 Testing (or annual equivalent)

Fire pumps.

Standpipe Pressure Regulating Valves (PRV).

Automatic sprinkler PRV’s.

5 year testing and balancing.

Class I standpipe.

Class II standpipe.

Basic automatic sprinkler.

Basic alarm.

Emergency generator.

Batteries.

Stairwell pressurization.

MVSPE (mechanically ventilated smoke proof enclosures).

Smoke evacuation systems.

Elevators.

Fire escapes.

Fire doors (annual and 5 year).

Environmental Issues

The Regional Engineer will maintain the following procedures, information and systems

as required.

ACM manifest log.

Dump site location.

ACM O&M procedures.

ACM engineering certification / physical examinations.

ACM equipment certification.

Supplies & equipment (handling, spills, etc.).

EPA identification number(s).

State of California ID number(s).

General Requirements

and personnel supervision.

May stand a shift and work with the tools of the trade.

mechanical or operational deficiencies found during the inspection and

submit written reports with corrective recommendations.

corrections. Make a determination as to whether job can be handled by

in-house staff or outside contractor.

same.

Assist Property Manager with the annual building inspections.

seasonal temperature adjustment criteria and procedures for heating and

cooling, economization, on / mid / off peak operation, and automatic EMS

settings to maximize energy savings.

performed as scheduled and completed to Douglas Emmett standards.

Emmett directives.

being performed as required. Review all water treatment reports from the

contractor and report any discrepancies to the Director of Technical

Services.

Inspect all operating logs and ensure that they are kept current.

Technical Services.

Screen all building engineer applicants prior to employment.

demonstrating how to perform various repairs and maintenance tasks.

evaluations of the Engineering staff.

assume responsibility of supervising Chief engineers’ daily work

assignments as directed.

engineering staff.

Assist in developing building engineers duties and responsibilities.

Review plans and drawings on new tenant construction and remodeling

pertaining to HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

properly completing Tenant Improvements as quickly as possible.

Perform other duties as assigned.