Top 55 Lead building engineer Jobs in Lacey, Wa

Director of Operations and Maintenance
Pacific Lutheran University —Tacoma, WA
- $82,500 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Process Engineer
Brown & Haley —Tacoma, WA
- $35.10 - $45.67 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer
Electric Power Systems Inc —Olympia, WA
- $125,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- System design
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Construction Manager
Healthcare Realty Services LLC —Tacoma, WA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Travel
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3d
Fueling Operations Support Manager - REMOTE
Ryder System —Olympia, WA
- $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Building Engineer
Kidder Matthews —Tacoma, WA
- $37 - $42 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- English
- Mid-level
9d
Design Support Supervisor (TE4)
State of Washington Dept. of Transportation —Lacey, WA
- $88,788 - $119,460 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Paid training
- Wellness program
5d
Senior Resident Engineer/Onsite A/E Technical Lead
WSP —Tacoma, WA
- $163,800 - $212,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Project Manager (Federal Division)
Granite Construction Inc. —Olympia, WA
- $121,754 - $201,352 a year
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Lead Financial Assistance Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)
State of Washington Dept. of Ecology —Lacey, WA
- $98,064 - $128,688 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Facility/Operating Engineer II
Capital Medical Center —Olympia, WA
- $32.07 - $53.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Engineer
Conti Federal Services, LLC —Fort Lewis, WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fish Passage Delivery Engineer (TE4)
State of Washington Dept. of Transportation —Lacey, WA
- $88,788 - $119,460 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Wellness program
10d
Washington State University – Energy Program – Energy Engineer II
Olympia, WA
- $9,550 - $11,216 a month
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Databases
3d
Principal Fire Protection Engineer
SOLV Energy, LLC —Olympia, WA
- $144,963 - $173,956 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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13d
Cleanup Project Manager / Periodic Reviewer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)
State of Washington Dept. of Ecology —Lacey, WA
- $74,748 - $116,544 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Civil Engineer 3 - Office of the County Engineer
Pierce County Washington —Tacoma, WA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Data analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
13d
Senior Energy Storage Project Manager - Preconstruction
SOLV Energy, LLC —Olympia, WA
- $141,590 - $176,987 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Environmental Engineer 2 (Lacey, WA)
State of Washington Parks and Recreation Commission —Lacey, WA
- $73,284 - $98,520 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Energy Engineer II
Washington State University —Thurston County, WA
- $9,550 - $11,216 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director of Operations and Maintenance

Pacific Lutheran University -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$82,500 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Posting Number:

0603071

Recruitment Type:

Open to All Applicants

Position Title:

Director of Operations and Maintenance

Position Type:

Administrator

Benefits Status:

Benefits Eligible

FLSA:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$82,500 - $100,000 per year + benefits.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447

Department:

Facilities Management

Posting Date:

06/08/2026

Closing Date

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Work Schedule:

Full-time; primary working hours Mon-Fri, 7AM-4PM, on-call 24/7 for campus emergencies; serves as the acting AVP for Facilities and Housing Operations during the AVP’s absence.

General Description:

The Director of Operations and Maintenance (equivalent to Chief of Maintenance) is the strategic lead for all university maintenance and operations functions. This role is responsible for the technical integrity of the university’s 24/7 utility infrastructure and the execution of the Asset Lifecycle Management model.

Executive Development Track: This position has a structured 2–5 year professional development track designed to transition the incumbent into an Executive Director-level role. Promotion to the Executive level is contingent upon demonstrated mastery of institutional budgeting, university-wide space policy development, and the leadership of large-scale capital improvements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Strategic Team Leadership:
- Manage and mentor two primary technical leads: the Plant Engineer & Mechanical Team Lead and the Operations Manager, ensuring alignment between 24/7 utility operations and administrative work-management functions.
- Workforce Planning: Oversee hiring, performance management, and succession planning for the operations and maintenance departments to build a resilient, skilled workforce.
Trade Oversight:
- Chief of Maintenance: Serve as the “Chief of Maintenance” for all campus trades, providing strategic direction for skilled labor (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
- Workflow Optimization: Modernize and oversee the prioritization, scheduling, and quality assurance of all routine work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, and in-house projects.
- Resource Allocation: Optimize the utilization of labor, materials, and external contractors to maximize campus uptime and extend the lifecycle of university assets.
- Vehicle Fleet management: oversee maintenance and operations of campus fleet.
Compliance, Sustainability & Modernization:
- Compliance Lead: Direct the campus-wide plant operations to meet the 2029 state compliance roadmap and lead the implementation of the Building Automation System (BAS) Master Plan.
- Support Modernization and Reduce Deferred Maintenance: Identify, prioritize, and manage deferred maintenance risks, collaborating with university leadership to secure funding and execute capital renewal projects.
Safety & Training: Ensure all university safety regulations are observed and that maintenance staff are trained in modern technical methods and the proper use of PPE.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency in using data-driven tools (e.g., AssetPlanner) and reliability metrics to prioritize investments.
Ability to translate complex technical needs into a financial “business case” for university administration.
Ability to act as a strategic buffer between technical operations and university leadership, maintaining a focus on stewardship and institutional mission.
Sufficient knowledge of high-pressure steam safety, DDC controls, and structural systems to effectively direct specialized technical leads.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of campus stakeholders.
Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience in facilities leadership OR in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of work experience with at least 3 years in facilities leadership.
Valid driver’s license (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years).
Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks, including a driving abstract check, and pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field strongly preferred.
Experience in a higher education or complex institutional environment.

Work Conditions:

Frequent exposure to varied conditions (hot/cold/noisy) and potential hazards typical of a central utility plant.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb to inspect facilities and project sites across a 100+ acre campus.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Other Information:

PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break), additional flexible time off, and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax-exempt organization.

For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or [email protected].

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lead building engineer jobs in lacey, wa

Director of Operations and Maintenance

Process Engineer

Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

Construction Manager

Fueling Operations Support Manager - REMOTE

Lead Building Engineer

Design Support Supervisor (TE4)

Senior Resident Engineer/Onsite A/E Technical Lead

Project Manager (Federal Division)

Lead Financial Assistance Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

Facility/Operating Engineer II

Project Engineer

Fish Passage Delivery Engineer (TE4)

Washington State University – Energy Program – Energy Engineer II

Principal Fire Protection Engineer

Cleanup Project Manager / Periodic Reviewer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)

Civil Engineer 3 - Office of the County Engineer

Senior Energy Storage Project Manager - Preconstruction

Environmental Engineer 2 (Lacey, WA)

Energy Engineer II

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