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Building Engineering Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$101.60K - $133.80K/yr

The Building Engineer also serves as the primary technical resource for onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third-party vendors. This role requires deep technical expertise to guide ...

Building Engineering Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

The Building Engineer also serves as the primary technical resource for onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third-party vendors. This role requires deep technical expertise to guide ...

The Lead Building Engineer also serves as the primary technical resource for onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third-party vendors. This role requires deep technical expertise to ...

Building Engineering Lead

Burlington, TX · On-site

$90.30K - $119K/yr

The Lead Building Engineer also serves as the primary technical resource for onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third-party vendors. This role requires deep technical expertise to ...

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$103K - $183.92K/yr

Autodesk is seeking a Building Engineering Strategy Manager to join the AEC Design Strategy team, supporting the Building Engineering business across North America, encompassing both MEP systems and ...

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the ...

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the ...

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the ...

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the ...

Building Engineering Student

Waltham, MA · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

Job Title Building Engineering Student Summary The intern is responsible to assist in-house technicians and engineering management in the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of ...

Autodesk is seeking a Building Engineering Strategy Manager to join the AEC Design Strategy team, supporting the Building Engineering business across North America, encompassing both MEP systems and ...

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How much do building engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for building engineering in the United States is $32.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Building Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Building Engineer, you need a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field and relevant licensure. Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), HVAC controls, and industry-standard certifications such as LEED or HVAC/R certification is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing maintenance tasks and coordinating with stakeholders. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of building facilities, minimizing downtime and supporting occupant comfort.

How does a Building Engineer typically collaborate with other professionals during a construction project?

Building Engineers work closely with architects, contractors, and facility managers throughout a construction project. They often participate in project meetings to discuss design specifications, address technical challenges, and ensure that building systems (like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing) are integrated seamlessly. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Building Engineers frequently coordinate with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues and keep the project on schedule. This collaborative environment helps ensure that safety codes, sustainability standards, and client requirements are all met.

What is building engineering?

Building engineering is a field that focuses on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and their systems. Building engineers are responsible for ensuring that structures are safe, energy-efficient, and comfortable for occupants. They work on systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, and fire safety. Building engineering also involves sustainability practices and compliance with building codes and regulations.

What is the difference between Building Engineering vs Civil Engineering?

AspectBuilding EngineeringCivil Engineering
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in Building Engineering or related field; professional licensure varies by regionRequires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; licensure often necessary for practice
Work EnvironmentDesigning and managing building systems, working in offices, construction sites, and design studiosPlanning, designing, and overseeing infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and dams, often on large-scale sites
Industry UsagePrimarily in building design, construction, and facility managementInvolved in infrastructure, transportation, and large-scale public works

Building Engineering focuses on the design and management of building systems and facilities, while Civil Engineering covers broader infrastructure projects. Both fields require similar credentials but differ in project scope and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Building Engineering job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,285 per year, or $32.3 per hour.
BUILDING ENGINEERING INSPECTOR

BUILDING ENGINEERING INSPECTOR

County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$86.65K - $110.62K/yr

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Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FILING DATES 09/10/2013 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER C4171H REBULLETIN INFORMATION This announcement is a rebulletin to update the salary and certification requirements. Persons who have already applied within the last 12 months need not reapply, but may submit additional information by the last day of filing.

The information must include your name, the correct examination title and number. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. Essential Job Functions A Building Engineering Inspector performs a combination of the following essential job functions: inspects site grading, building, plumbing, and electrical and mechanical construction and installations on single-family dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure conformity with code requirements and zoning ordinances; reviews plans for building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical details to determine code and ordinance compliance prior to performing inspections; assists in performing inspections of the more complex structures such as multi-storied buildings; initiates changes to private construction site work in structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related features to meet code requirements; initiates soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability; inspects rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with current code requirements and zoning ordinances; performs business license inspections to ensure code and ordinance compliance; processes permit requests at public counters; prepares reports and maintains records related to code inspection or plan checking; files complaints against willful violators of the County Building Laws and testifies in court, if necessary; and drives a motor vehicle to get to various inspection sites on a routine basis.

Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS OPTION I: One year of experience as a General Contractor, Building Construction project lead/working supervisor or Superintendent, or inspector of building construction for compliance with building codes -OR- OPTION II: Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture or inspection technology* -OR- OPTION III: One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid** in the service of the County of Los Angeles. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Certificate: A valid certification in building inspection -AND- a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection from a recognized code certification organization in a code used by the County of Los Angeles.*** PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicants qualifying under OPTION II must submit a copy of their transcript with their application at the time of filing. The transcript must indicate completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (equivalent to two years of coursework) and the area of specialization. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application filing; however, official transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment.

Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete. **Applicants qualifying under OPTION III must have County status as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid as evidenced by holding such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

***Applicants MUST attach copies of their valid certification in building inspection and a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection to their application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected as incomplete. In accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949, which requires the valid certification of building inspectors and certain other titles, persons appointed to such titles prior to January 1, 1994, who have remained in continuous County employment on such titles, shall be exempt from the certification provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.

License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.

AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. Appointees may be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointees who are required to drive their vehicles in the County service MUST SHOW PROOF OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THAT MEETS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS.

Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education, experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely.

Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position.

In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.

We may reject your application at any time during the examination process. FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.

We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. We may close this exam anytime without prior notice. Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov with subject of "BEI (C4171H) documents" within five (5) calendar days from date of filing

SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights.

Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment

Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing.

Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password

Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Jen Luk Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.

For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting

Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer

Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S

citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov

Veteran's Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf Revised September 2025


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