HVAC Building Engineer ( 2nd & 3rd shift)

Position Overview

This position, for the 2nd & 3rd Shift in Milwaukee, is for an HVAC/Boiler Building Systems Engineer who is part of a team dedicated to servicing, operating, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of building systems (including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, plumbing, fire protection, and kitchen equipment) at Northwestern Mutual facilities. The role is critical in ensuring a safe and secure environment and maintaining optimal conditions for data center operations through effective system monitoring and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, operate, maintain and repair HVAC, boiler, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, and commercial kitchen and miscellaneous building systems.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair system failures and perform preventative maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and Auto Flame High-Pressure Boiler Control systems.
• Monitor HVAC systems via automated building control systems and adjust air handling units for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and repairs with internal teams and external service contractors, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Support special projects, assess service contracts, maintain accurate documentation and inventory, and participate in relocation and emergency response teams.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in HVAC or completion of a state-approved Plumbing/HVAC apprenticeship program with a minimum of three years of industrial HVAC systems experience; equivalent certification with 5+ years of experience will be considered.
• Certification Requirements: NIULPE Fourth Class or ASOPE Second Class High Pressure Boiler certification (within one year), Certified Refrigerant Handling Technician (within 3 months), and WI Dept of Commerce Cross Connection Control Tester Registration (within 2 years).
• Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and update blueprints and schematic drawings, and demonstrate advanced knowledge of relevant building codes and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with automated building control systems (e.g., Honeywell EBI, Johnson Controls Metasys) and proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems and Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency call-ins, while fulfilling essential physical requirements such as lifting and maneuvering equipment and tools.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass all required testing.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $29.53 - $44.29 hourly rate, with additional geographic-specific structures potentially applicable.
• Opportunity to build your career with a best-in-class company that is committed to fairness, transparency, and diversity.
• Be part of a team that values creative ideas, leadership, and professional growth.
• Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment.