Job SummaryKairos Power is seeking a Facilities Engineer II to independently support and improve building systems and facilities operations across office, laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for managing facilities projects, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring reliable day-to-day building operations. The Facilities Engineer II works cross-functionally with internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient facilities services while applying sound engineering judgment and hands-on technical expertise.
Responsibilities- Manage facilities improvement projects that support engineering testing requirements and improve building efficiency.
- Manage repair and maintenance activities in support of preventive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and shared equipment.
- Use the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor HVAC performance, adjust conditions, identify equipment issues, and coordinate repair work.
- Manage work orders, scheduling, and documentation within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Partner with Facilities Management to track project costs, invoicing, and project closeout activities.
- Use formal and informal service request systems to track facilities service requests through completion.
- Oversee contractors and consultants on site, including orientation, work permits, safety compliance, and progress monitoring.
- Coordinate permitting and inspections required for facilities-related projects.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams including Construction, EHS, IT, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting.
- Assist with planning and execution of shutdown maintenance and construction activities, including occasional early morning, after-hours, or weekend work.
- Develop scopes of work and solicit vendor proposals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
- Evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
- Support space planning activities and develop project scopes to meet operational needs.
- Assist with administration of the site access control program.
- Provide on-call support for facilities emergencies and urgent repair needs, including occasional after-hours response.
- Lead basic root-cause problem solving for recurring equipment issues and coordinates corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Support readiness for audits/inspections by ensuring maintenance records, permits, and contractor documentation are complete and available.
- Support commissioning/acceptance activities for facilities work (e.g., functional checks, punch lists, turnover documentation) appropriate to project scope.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - 3-7 years of experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, or project management supporting HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required
- Hands-on troubleshooting and/or repair experience with building systems preferred
- Experience supporting facilities in critical environments (e.g., wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing) preferred
- Experience with building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL/BACnet preferred) or willingness to learn
- Experience with access control systems (Genetec preferred) or willingness to learn
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Project and Visio preferred
- Valid Class C driver's license preferred for occasional business-related driving
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Facilities engineering and management principles for office, laboratory, R&D, and light manufacturing environments
- Building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and life-safety systems
- Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
- Building automation and control systems (BMS/BACnet)
- Safety regulations, procedures, and contractor safety requirements
- Construction methods, permitting processes, and contractor coordination
- Facilities project management from scope development through execution and closeout
- Use of CMMS to manage work orders, scheduling, documentation, and service requests
- Contractor and vendor coordination and performance evaluation
- Development of scopes of work and evaluation of vendor proposals
- Use of BMS tools to monitor performance and troubleshoot system issues
- Cross-functional collaboration with EHS, IT, Construction, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting
- Clear verbal and written communication of technical and operational information
- Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to solve facilities-related problems
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to respond effectively to facilities emergencies and unplanned repair needs
- Ability to maintain a strong safety-first mindset
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
- Ability to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage scope changes and communicate schedule/cost impacts to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear scopes of work and acceptance criteria for maintenance and small-to-medium facilities projects.
Physical Demands- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
- Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
- Use hand tools
- Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
Environmental Conditions- General office environment
- Low temperatures
- High temperatures
- Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
- Noisy environments
- Small and/or enclosed spaces
- Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
- Elevated heights
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
Safety and PPE- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
- Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
- Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
Travel- Some travel may be required for training or assistance to other Kairos Power Facilities, up to 5%
Certification- Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
Additional Requirements- Requires overtime occasionally.
- Requires working weekends rarely.
- Requires schedule flexibility frequently.
- Requires extended hours to support on-call responsibilities occasionally.
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About our BenefitsWe know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
