Engineering Jobs in Fulton Howard County, MD

Classification: Exempt

Location: Maintenance – 8800 Corridor Road, Annapolis Junction, MD

Reports To: Maintenance Manager or their designee

Salary: $79,500 - $83,000 (DOQ)

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (15:30 hours – 00:00 hours) ***subject to change based on the operational needs of the company***

ABOUT US

Transit Management of Central Maryland (TMCM) d.b.a. the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) of Central Maryland manages and operates public transportation in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Northern Prince George’s County, and the City of Laurel. RTA employs 150 administrative and operational staff out of our Annapolis Junction location.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The RTA is actively seeking an experienced Diesel Bus Mechanic Shift Supervisor. This individual will manage the work of mechanics and supervise the maintenance for our fleet of 80 transit buses and service vehicles.

This position requires the level of knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair automotive, transit, and commercial vehicles and equipment. Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, laptops, scan tools, gauges, micrometers etc. Shift Supervisors are required to create, monitor, update and close repair orders in the company’s management system and ensure that employees are using the system effectively. Knowledge and skills using Microsoft computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point are necessary. This individual must have the ability to effectively lead, work and communicate with employees and customers, and ensure repairs and maintenance are performed in a timely and efficient manner. Requirements also include daily safety inspections, with minimal reworks, and maintaining production standards. Particular attention will be paid to timeliness and quality of repairs. Shift supervisors will also be responsible for managing and leading service lane employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 
  
• Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with standards for professional and ethical conduct
  
• Must know how to diagnose and accurately perform all phases of vehicle repairs, in order to manage the work of those who perform these tasks:
  
  • 
    
  • Remove, clean, repair, reinstall and adjust vehicle components:
    
    • 
      
    • Engine repair and diagnosis
      
    • Engine emission components (State certification)
      
    • Driveline components
      
    • Electrical/ electronic components
      
    • Brakes/suspension/steering/exhaust
      
    • Cab/chassis
      
    • Hydraulic diagnosis and repair
      
    • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
      
    • Proficiency in various scan tools and laptops
      
    
    
  
  
• Ensure work orders are generated and properly completed for all work performed
  
• Select appropriate, effective course of action for repairs
  
• Evaluate completed work prior to release and road test vehicles as necessary
  
• Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools, ensure shop safety protocols are followed, shop is clean and organized, tools/equipment are properly stowed after shift and environmental regulations are adhered to
  
• Assign, monitor and approve all work performed by the designated team
  
• Perform road calls and emergency services as necessary
  
• Move vehicles safely between lot, shop and work areas
  
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members and supervisors
  
• Actively participate and/or administer in safety or educational training as required
  
• Will be responsible for prioritizing workload and distribution of work as well as advising the proper repair procedures through clear and concise communication.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 
  
• Candidates must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
  
• A/C 609 certification required.
  
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B or higher with Passenger (P) endorsement and no Airbrakes (L) restriction.
  
• Must have an appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years direct automotive, heavy equipment or transit repair experience.
  
• Must have demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating automotive repair shop equipment.
  
• Must have excellent communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with superiors, peers and subordinates.
  

Special Requirements:

• 
  
• This position requires a minimum of three (3) ASE Heavy Duty/Transit related certifications. These certifications must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment. 60; New Shift Supervisors are strongly encouraged to obtain their Heavy Duty/Transit ASE Master certification within their first two (2) years of employment through progressive testing.
  
• Forklift certification must be achieved within one (1) year of employment.
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• 
  
• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
  
• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting light and heavy objects, climbing ladders/stairs/ramps or scaffolding, and using tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity.
  
• Required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, speak, hear, to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell. Must be able to lay on back on a mechanic’s creeper to work underneath motor vehicle equipment.
  
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
  
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
• Employee must be free of any conditions, which result in temporary loss of consciousness or ability to reason.
  
• Work is performed with exposure to noise, chemicals, noxious odors, gases, poor ventilation, inclement weather, dirt, grease, dust, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.
  
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT card).
  
• Must be able pass pre-employment drug screening.
  
• This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to RTA's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
  
• Candidate is considered \"Essential Personnel.\"
  

Right to Revise:

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and the company reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

The duties and expectations herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Salary/Compensation: $79,500 - $83,000 per year

AGE Solutions is looking for a Junior Network Engineer - PPSM / Boundary Protection to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will support the PPSM Program through the assurance that all Enterprise IS Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS) are registered in the PPSM central registry (PPSM-Unclassified (PPSM-U) and PPSM-Classified (PPSM-C)); are categorized and updated on the PPSM Category Assurance List; non-standard requests are not deployed prior to approval from the Authorizing Official (AO); and assist the Government to develop, revise, implement, and enforce PPSM policies. PPSM support includes all DISA owned and supported ISs and DISA authorized Cloud Service Offerings.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD full time.

Responsibilities Include:

• 
  
• Ensure all systems are registered in PPSM and eMASS, processing DD2875 requests within four days and auditing access annually.
  
• Develop and update the DISA PPS Registry SOP/Guide semi-annually.
  
• Process and track PPSM change, exception, and modification requests, ensuring compliance.
  
• Provide PPPS and DMZ Whitelist Status Reports for system authorization efforts.
  
• Generate weekly data reports from DISA DMZ Whitelist and PPS Registries (NIPR & SIPR), coordinating corrections.
  
• Support DoD PPSM CCB/TAG meetings, providing feedback and voting recommendations within three days.
  
• Maintain PPSM Registries, ensuring alignment with eMASS and tracking compliance metrics.
  
• Review and resolve PPSM registration discrepancies per DoDI 8551.01, assisting stakeholders.
  
• Monitor and support DISA PPSM TAG Representatives with CLSA, exception requests, and emergency changes.
  
• Submit NSU packages for inclusion in the Category Assurance List (CAL).
  
• Validate DISA ISs in the PPSM Registry, ensuring updates in PPSM-U and PPSM-C for environmental changes.
  
• Verify PPSM Registry and eMASS IDs for accuracy.
  
• Provide PPSM compliance metrics, including registrations and discrepancies.
  
• Establish PPSM training on DMZ Whitelist and PPSM request processes.
  
• Conduct customer meetings and support DISA initiatives to ensure security compliance.
  
• Maintain PPSM registrations for new CSOs, updating as needed.
  
• Manage DISA DMZ Whitelist Registries, ensuring accurate eMASS correlation.
  
• Validate DISA DoD DMZ Whitelist submissions within two business days, ensuring compliance.
  
• Process emergency DMZ Whitelist requests within two hours with leadership approval.
  
• Review DISA ISs in the DMZ Whitelist Registry, updating for decommissions/modifications.
  
• Provide DMZ Whitelist metrics on entries, types, and system associations.
  
• Conduct annual DMZ Whitelist reviews, ensuring accuracy and reporting concerns.
  

Requirements:

• 
  
• Education:
  
  • 
    
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
    
  
  
  
• Experience:
  
  • 
    
  • Three (3) years of overall experience in a network engineering position
    
  
  
  
• Clearance:
  
  • 
    
  • Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
    
  
  
  
• Certifications:
  
  • 
    
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
    
  
  
  
• Skills and Knowledge:
  
  • 
    
  • Understanding of the PPSM Registry management, eMASS, and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes
    
  • Understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring
    
  • Proficiency with network architectures, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, and switching
    
  • Proficiency with network security, ports/protocols, firewalls, and boundary protection
    
  • Understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement
    
  
  
  
• Location:
  
  • 
    
  • This role is fully onsite in Ft. Meade, MD.
    
  
  
  

Compensation: $65,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

AGE Solutions is looking for a Sr. Cross Domain Solutions Support Specialist to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this position, you will organize and manage DSAWG and CDTAB meetings, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and minutes. You will also participate in and contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly working groups, boards, and panels to include CDTAB, DSAWG, Information Domain, and IRSMC board meetings.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD for the majority of the workweek.

Responsibilities Include:

• 
  
• Coordinate with DISA stakeholders, ISSMs, and PMs to resolve non-compliance issues identified in the Cybersecurity Scorecard.
  
• Keep DISA senior leadership and cybersecurity stakeholders informed of all Cybersecurity Scorecard non-compliance findings.
  
• Serve as the primary briefer for CDS requests, tickets, ad-hoc meetings, and annual reviews at CDTAB, DSAWG, Information Domain, and IRSMC boards.
  
• Apply broad technical expertise in cybersecurity, networking, system architecture, cross-domain technologies, DMZ design, and controlled interfaces.
  
• Participate in and contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly working groups, boards, and panels.
  
• Support the CDTAB Chair and Secretariat on CDS-related issues and actions.
  
• Implement CDTAB strategic goals including policy planning, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
  
• Identify and propose issues requiring CDTAB risk decisions and organize topics for monthly meetings.
  
• Execute DSAWG strategic goals and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for related initiatives.
  
• Maintain DSAWG and CDTAB online platforms, ensuring access to briefings, policies, references, tracking tools, and contact directories.
  
• Notify the CDTAB community of all CDS tickets and requests pending review.
  
• Organize and manage DSAWG and CDTAB meetings, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and minutes.
  
• Communicate deadlines for submission of agendas, briefs, and discussion topics.
  
• Draft, proof, and distribute meeting materials to DSAWG and CDTAB members in advance.
  
• Maintain standardized briefing templates and formats for both forums.
  
• Record and publish all meeting minutes, decisions, briefings, and supporting documents.
  
• Keep updated contact lists and email distribution groups for members and advisors.
  
• Develop monthly status reports (MSRs) for CDTAB and DSAWG.
  
• Prepare up to 10 SOPs or internal documents annually.
  
• Create up to 5 technical papers per year on DSAWG-related issues for coordination with DoD/IC stakeholders.
  
• Produce up to 12 white papers, CONOPS, and contingency plans annually to support RE4 functions.
  
• Manage monthly ballots for CDTAB and DSAWG, averaging 20 CDS requests, 20 tickets, 10-20 briefings, and 15 annual reviews-volume may vary monthly.
  

Requirements:

• 
  
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Six (6) or more years leading Risk Management teams
  
• Five (5) or more years IT program management experience leading audits and inspections in DoD/Federal environment
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level III certification
  
• Functional area expertise in National and DoD IT policy
  
• Expert level knowledge and experience as a technical expert providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives in areas such as but not limited to; Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management.
  
• Expert level knowledge in guiding the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role Proven ability to prepare and present technical documentation, strategic briefings, and governance materials for senior-level DoD boards (e.g., CDTAB, DSAWG, IRSMC)
  
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  
• Customer service skills
  

Compensation: $120,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

We are seeking a CQV Project Manager to support the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. This multidisciplinary CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation role will leverage Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and GMP manufacturing background to plan, coordinate and report project scope associated with PBF capabilities expansion and revenue generating technology transfer projects. This dynamic new position manages teams, budgets, schedules, and risks, overseeing the entire lifecycle from planning to execution, focusing on developing protocols, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance for equipment and processes.

PBF is a one-of-a-kind cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility engaging in next-generation development for cutting-edge companies and government agencies. The professionals at PBF are engaging in trailblazing endeavors every day. Most exciting, the end products vary, so every year brings multiple opportunities for professional enrichment in original projects.

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Solution project challenges with multi-disciplinary teams tracking and reporting metrics.
• Manage project actuals vs. forecast and update status with program leadership.
• Facilitate project team meetings, including scheduling, planning, and tracking.
• Experience scheduling and executing GMP equipment design, testing and qualification.
• Project planning and project lifecycle management from conception to completion.
• Track qualification and operational readiness of equipment and systems, as necessary.
• Leverage dependency matrices, diagrams, and gap assessments to define project scope.
• Communicate and coordinate with PBF stakeholders to define scope and budget.
• Grow and maintain relationships with WRAIR staff, customers, and vendors.
• Organize and participate in customer and potential customer visits.
• Manage project submittals, change control processes and project management artifacts.
• Actively communicate customer project and facility constraints.
• Evaluate schedule constraints, risk, and feasibility of performing CDMO projects.
• Assist managers with subcontractor schedule development and maintenance.
• Support shutdown planning and execution and update capacity utilization metrics.
• Optimize and scale the Project Management function as capacity grows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• BS/BA in business, engineering, life sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of biologics development or manufacturing industry experience.
• MS Project proficiency, including resource planning.
• MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint, and MS Teams familiarity.
• Familiarity with implementing operational excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and have lived in the United States for three of the past five years if a non-US citizen.

Preferred

• PMP and/or earned value training.
• Knowledge of GMP, EU, FDA, ISPE guidance as it applies to multi-modal pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Biologics experience in development, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Experience with cost analysis and finance.
• CDMO project management experience.
• Capital project management experience.
• SmartSheet experience.
• Leadership experience.

Physical Requirements, Workplace Hazards and Conditions, and PPE and Chemical Requirements

The physical requirements, workplace hazards and conditions, and PPE and chemical requirements described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands

• Constantly conduct sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally conduct light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally push or pull less than 25 pounds.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly use both hands.
• Occasionally stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
• Occasionally kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.

Physical Activities

• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

• Constantly work in environments where no adverse environmental conditions are expected.

PPE and Chemical Requirements

• Rarely wear PPE including but not limited to gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• Rarely wear a lab coat.
• Rarely wear a clean room uniform.
• Rarely wear a disposable dust/surgical mask.

Please submit your resume online at CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Venice, Royal Palm Beach, and Orlando, FL, and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

This position requires recently graduated students who have completed all their studies. to apply. The Construction Engineerprovides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.Along with job site project managers and superintendents, project engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of multiple projects. Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development of the project plan as requested.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and reliable.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry.
• Solution oriented, problem solver with a “hands-on” and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple, demanding, and complex projects with competing priorities in a deadline driven environment in a timely manner with accurate results.
• Exceptional customer and client focus.
• Desire to be an active participant in their career and to express career goals.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary:55k-65k Competitive salary plus performance-based Bonus incentives

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations.

Position: Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Direct: Property Manager

Indirect: VP, Engineering; Facilities Supervisor

Location: The Blairs, Silver Spring, MD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide the highest level of customer service to existing and potential residents, demonstrated through both attitude and a sense of urgency to respond to customers’ needs. As the maintenance technician onsite, assume proactive and proprietary interest in for maintaining the physical asset of the property under the direction of the Property Manager with technical support from the Blairs Facilities Supervisor, Chief Engineer, and VP of Engineering.

As the maintenance technician on site, responsibilities include, (but are not limited to):

• Ensure timely completion of maintenance service requests.
• Record all maintenance and/or repair performed in accordance with the guidelines established by management or policy/procedure.
• Responsible for the vigilant pursuit of improvements or repairs needed on a proactive basis (without a service request assigned).
• Responsible for the coordination and recordation of all maintenance/safety related inspections (i.e., smoke detectors, water treatment, temperatures, etc.).
• Responsible for communicating any issue of concern, whether technical or customer oriented, to supervisors to ensure consistency in resolution.
• Monitor/walk vacant apartments weekly, or more often if directed, and complete make-ready process of vacant apartments in a timely manner. Ensure system data is updated upon completion and communicate with Property Manager upon completion.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to include building has adequate stock for daily operations, working within prescribed budget and cost limitations.
• Ensure the maintenance shop is organized and maintained for efficiency, as well as for compliance to safety standards.
• Schedule, assist and monitor all work being performed by outside contractors. Ensure completion to Tower’s standards and expectations per the approved work order scope given.
• Assist with the Preventative Maintenance Program as scheduled and directed. Coordinate special projects as directed by the Property Manager or the VP, Engineering.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems. Communicate any systems issues or problems to the Property Manager as well as the Chief Engineer at the Blairs. If escalated, report major issues to the VP, Engineering.
• Complete grounds work as directed by Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other areas and performing work within the parking garage and surfaces.
• Complete snow or ice removal prior to business hours, (7am) and treat walks and public surfaces to ensure safety for our employees and residents.
• Responsible for alerting the Property Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.
• Complete payroll time sheets weekly to record working hours.
• Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, City, State and Federal guidelines.
• Ensure compliance of all work related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.
• Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a high rating, or high positive score for all customer reviews.
• This job requires exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly; You will often be exposed to elements, as there is some work required to be performed outside of the building. You will be required to reach, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, grip and use small and large motor skills.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined

Required skills and attitudes:

• Extremely strong customer service orientation and mindset. A natural desire to exceed the expectations of the residents of Blair Plaza (and flexible to assist throughout the Blairs District).
• Minimum of 1-2 years apartment maintenance experience with strong employment references.
• Basic maintenance skills, including basic plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, carpet repair, etc.
• HVAC certification highly preferred; a willingness to obtain HVAC certification is required
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• A willingness to communicate issues as they arise and maintain a culture or transparency.
• This position requires a rotational shift of on-call duties after normal business hours.
• Must be able to respond to an emergency onsite within 30 minutes.
• Must be able arrive to work prior to normal business hours for emergencies, or snow or ice removal to ensure the safety of our residents.

Computer skills:

• Minimum of basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to use Outlook, Yardi
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel Preferred

*All candidates considered for hire must complete and pass a background check and drug test with outcomes that meet Tower’s standards for hire.

The Tower Companies is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collaborative and exciting work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits, which include medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan.

• 
  
• Design / Engineering
  
  • 
    
  • Generate design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
    
    • 
      
    • Develop design document narratives
      
    • Perform requirements analysis
      
    • Generate Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
      
    • Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
      
    • Comment Resolution
      
    
    
    
  • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
    
    • 
      
    • Review design document narratives
      
    • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
      
    • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
      
    • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
      
    • Assist in reviewing project specifications
      
    • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
• Programming
  
  • 
    
  • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
    
  
  
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
  • 
    
  • Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
    
  • Preparation of test reports
    
  • Originates test procedures
    
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
    
  • Development of test equipment and simulation devices
    
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
    
  
  
  
• Maintenance
  
  • 
    
  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
    
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
    
  
  
  

• 
  
• Estimates
  
  • 
    
  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
    
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
    
  • Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
    
  • Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors
    
  
  
  
• Personnel Management
  
  • 
    
  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
    
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
    
  
  
  

• 
  
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years field experience
  
• Associate degree in the electrical field and 10 years field experience
  
• High school diploma and 15 years field experience
  
• 5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• Must be a US CITIZEN
  

• 
  
• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

• 
  
• Required Certifications
  
  • 
    
  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  
  • 
    
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

• 
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

• 
  
• Initiates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
  
• Develops design documents narratives
  
• Performs requirements analysis
  
• Develops Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation
  
• Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
  
• Develops Specifications
  
• Performs QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
  
• Plans and Design Procedures and Equipment for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
  
• Comment Resolution
  

Mechanical-focused controls engineer (BAS/BMS)

• 
  
• Experience on EPMS monitoring
  
• Certifications in Platforms (at least one), familiarity with any others preferred: Ignition, Aveva, Automated Logic, Siemens, Schneider EBO, Niagara N4, Iconics Gen64
  
• Experience with Federal Government controls projects (ICS/EMCS/UMCS) preferred
  
• Familiarity with Cisco network switch programming and design preferred
  

• 
  
• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
  
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
• Author testing / commissioning procedures
  
• Preparation of test reports
  
• Originates test procedures
  
• Commissioning of deployed systems
  
• Development of test equipment and simulation devices
  
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
  

• 
  
• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
  
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
  

• 
  
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
  
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
  
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
  
• Evaluation and pricing of change orders
  

• 
  
• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
  
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
  

• 
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
  
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• 3-7 years' experience
  
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher
  
• Associate degree (add 3 years)
  
• High school diploma (add 5 years)
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  

• 
  
• Experience in computer networks
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
  

• 
  
• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
  
• Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Iconics, Ignition, etc.
  

• 
  
• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
  
• Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Iconics, Ignition, etc.
  
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
  
• Engineer in Training (EIT) in relevant in field
  

• 
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

We are seeking an experienced Piping Designer to lead the design and engineering of integrated piping systems for data centre liquid cooling applications. This individual will work closely with the Business Development team to identify new opportunities, develop conceptual designs for client presentations, and collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and production-ready. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to innovative solutions in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed piping designs including 3D models, fabrication drawings, and layouts for data centre projects
• Perform piping stress analysis to ensure system integrity under varying operating conditions
• Specify piping materials, components, and fittings in line with project requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and client specifications
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams, and other stakeholders to integrate piping systems into overall project designs
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers
• Prepare and review piping specifications, bill of materials (BOM), and technical documentation
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to cost estimation and ensure projects are delivered within budget and timelines

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• HNC / Degree / Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in piping design and engineering
• Background in construction, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, oil & gas, or mission-critical environments
• Exposure to data centres or critical environments is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in 3D modelling and piping design software (SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, PDMS, SP3D, CADWorx)
• Experience using piping stress analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols
• Experience taking products from concept through prototype to production