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JBG SMITH

HVAC Mechanic (union, 3rd shift)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$27.75 - $37.75/hr

... building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in one or more properties. Receive general supervision from the Chief Engineer or other designated authority. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Union:

JLL

Chief Engineer

Washington, DC

Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems * Supervise and manage ... Trade schooleducation, union training, military service or college isdesirable * Universal CFC EPA ...

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.

Operating Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Operate building systems safely and efficiently in accordance with government regulatory compliance ... industry-related trade (union training and certification also acceptable) * Universal CFC ...

JLL

Chief Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems * Supervise and manage ... Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable * DC 3rd License ...

NPR

DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$58.25 - $79.75/hr

Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse ... This is a union-represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with ...

NPR

DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$59.75 - $81.75/hr

Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse ... This is a union-represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with ...

Architect of the Capitol

Mechanical Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$120K - $156K/yr

... Union Station, Library of Congress and the Capitol Campus (House and Senate Office Buildings, the ... Building, the Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Botanic Garden and the Supreme Court). Major Duties:

Socket.dev

Principal Test Engineer (SDET)

Vienna, VA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

Building and maintaining internal testing tools, frameworks, and infrastructure to support ... Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain ...

JLL

Operating Engineer

Mclean, VA

$70K - $95K/yr

Operate building systems safely and efficiently in accordance with government regulatory compliance ... industry-related trade (union training and certification also acceptable) * Universal CFC ...

KBR, Inc.

Network Engineer

Dulles, VA · On-site

$172K - $211K/yr

Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco ACI environments * Recent experience with IOS ... union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR

Network Engineer

Dulles, VA · On-site

$172K - $211K/yr

Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco ACI environments * Recent experience with IOS ... union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Entarian

Power BI Database Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Experience building dashboards and reports, business intelligence, and data analysis. * Experience ... union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and ...

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What is a union building engineer?

Union Building Engineers are skilled professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical systems, in commercial or residential properties. They are members of a labor union, which often provides them with benefits like collective bargaining, job security, and specialized training. Their daily tasks include troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring that facilities operate efficiently and safely. Union Building Engineers play a critical role in maintaining the comfort and functionality of buildings, often working closely with property managers and other maintenance staff.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a union building engineer?

To thrive as a Union Building Engineer, you need a strong background in building systems maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, often backed by a technical diploma and union apprenticeship or journeyman status. Familiarity with building automation systems, preventative maintenance software, and relevant safety certifications such as OSHA are typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, reliability, and effective communication set standout candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient building operations and rapid response to maintenance issues, which are critical for occupant comfort and regulatory compliance.

What challenges do union building engineers face when managing older facilities?

Union Building Engineers working in older facilities often encounter challenges such as outdated mechanical systems, limited access to replacement parts, and the need to comply with current safety and energy regulations. Troubleshooting legacy HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems requires both technical expertise and creative problem-solving. Collaboration with vendors, contractors, and the facilities management team is essential to prioritize upgrades while minimizing downtime for tenants or building occupants.

What is the difference between Union Building Engineer vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectUnion Building EngineerMaintenance Technician
CertificationsRelevant HVAC, electrical, or plumbing licenses; often union-certifiedBasic HVAC, electrical, or plumbing certifications; may be non-union
Work EnvironmentLarge commercial or institutional buildings, unionized settingsVariety of settings including residential, commercial, or industrial
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in unionized facilities like hospitals, schools, government buildingsWidely used across industries, often non-union

The Union Building Engineer typically has union certifications and works in large, unionized facilities maintaining complex building systems. Maintenance Technicians often have similar certifications but work in a broader range of environments, including non-union settings. The key difference lies in union affiliation and the scope of responsibilities within large institutional buildings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Building Engineer jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Building Engineer jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Union Building Engineer jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Union Building Engineer job openings:

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Infographic showing various Union Building Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution.

Executive Director, Quality Engineering - Enterprise SaaS

Transcore, LP

Germantown, MD • On-site

$175 - $225/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

T0323/Germantown
12420 Milestone Center Dr
Germantown, MD 20876, USA

T0323/Germantown
12420 Milestone Center Dr
Germantown, MD 20876, USA

T0205/Union
1095 Morris Ave
Suite 310
Union, NJ 07083, USA

T0205/Union
1095 Morris Ave
Suite 310
Union, NJ 07083, USA

TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a Sr. Director of Quality Engineering (BOS Product Group) to join our team in Germantown, Maryland or Union, New Jersey.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Director of Quality Engineering is responsible for leading the BOS Product Group Quality Engineering organization and establishing the people, processes, tools, and governance necessary to deliver high-quality software products. This executive leadership role is accountable for software quality outcomes across the BOS product portfolio and for building a high-performing quality engineering function that partners closely with Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Customer Support teams.

Salary Range: $175 - 225k, based upon qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provide executive leadership for the BOS Quality Engineering organization, including strategy, staffing, performance, and capability development.
  • Own software quality outcomes across the BOS product portfolio, including release readiness, defect reduction, test effectiveness, and customer-impacting quality metrics.
  • Establish and advance quality engineering practices including test strategy, test automation, requirements traceability, release validation, defect prevention, and quality governance.
  • Define and implement testing strategies and tools with emphasis on requirements management, test design, automation, continuous integration, performance testing, and security testing.
  • Establish governance mechanisms that ensure consistent quality engineering practices, standards, processes, and metrics across BOS development teams.
  • Establish quality KPIs and dashboards that provide visibility into defect trends, automation coverage, release quality, escape rates, and production issues.
  • Monitor quality performance and drive corrective actions when results fall below established objectives.
  • Lead root-cause analysis of significant quality issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and measured.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve product quality, engineering effectiveness, delivery predictability, and customer outcomes.
  • Review customer-reported quality issues and recurring defect trends and prioritize improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a change agent by fostering a culture where quality is a shared responsibility embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

Leadership & Talent Development:

  • Lead, develop, and mentor Quality Engineering managers, leads, and individual contributors.
  • Establish organizational structure, workforce plans, succession strategies, and capability development programs for the Quality Engineering function.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop top quality engineering talent.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and quality engineering tool investments.

Measure of Success:

  • Reduction in escaped defects and customer-reported quality issues.
  • Improvement in automated test coverage across the BOS product portfolio.
  • Consistent achievement of release readiness and release quality objectives.
  • Reduction in critical and high-severity production defects.
  • Improved trend lines for defect resolution cycle time and root-cause remediation effectiveness.
  • Adoption and consistent use of quality engineering standards and governance practices across BOS teams.
  • Positive employee engagement, retention, and development outcomes within the Quality Engineering organization.
  • Delivery of actionable quality metrics and executive reporting that supports business and technology decision-making.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated strategic and tactical leadership with a track record of delivering high-quality enterprise software solutions.
  • 15+ years of progressive software engineering or quality engineering experience, including leadership of quality engineering organizations supporting enterprise software products.
  • Experience leading managers and building high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead organizational change initiatives.
  • Deep knowledge of software testing methodologies, quality engineering practices, and industry best practices.
  • Strong experience with test automation frameworks, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and build automation.
  • Experience establishing quality metrics, governance models, and data-driven improvement programs.
  • Experience managing departmental budgets and technology investments.
  • SaaS and/or enterprise software experience.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

About TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering

TransCore is dedicated to making surface transportation more efficient through innovation. With installations in 44 countries, more than 100 patents, and pioneering applications of RFID and satellite communications technologies, TransCore's expertise is unparalleled.

TransCore offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible savings accounts, 401K, Life and AD&D insurance, a comprehensive Paid Leave program, and a Tuition Reimbursement program.

TransCore is proud to support workforce diversity and is a committed equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. To learn more about TransCore please visit us at www.transcore.com .

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