Job Description

Overview

Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients.

With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.

Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.

Our employees experience a dynamic and rewarding place to work. We have a reputation for outstanding customer service, professionalism, teamwork, and exceeding client expectations. We consider the employees of Owens Realty Services and Owens Facility Services to be one of our most valuable resources. Our employees treat others in a friendly and courteous manner and have respect for other employees, tenants, visitors and our clients property.

We look for employees who will:

• Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs

• Understand and support the company's direction

• Provide superior service to our customers and employees

• Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change

• Manage human and financial resources wisely

• Be a team player, helping others to succeed

• Encourage open communication throughout the company

• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect

• Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others

• Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them

• Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them

• Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company

Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Owens Realty Services is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Skills / Requirements

Professional Engineer – Mechanical, HVAC & Building Automation Systems

(Indiana Licensed PE)

Position Summary

Owens Realty Services is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer – Mechanical, HVAC & Building Automation Systems to serve as a District Lead Engineer supporting comprehensive facility management services for K-12 school districts in Indiana. This role provides dedicated engineering leadership for assigned districts and is responsible for HVAC system oversight, Building Automation Systems (BAS), energy savings initiatives, preventive maintenance strategies, and lifecycle planning.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical systems performance, energy optimization, and controls integration while certifying engineering analyses and supporting performance-based facility management contracts in accordance with Indiana Code 5-22-7.

Required Licensure & Education

• Professional Engineer (PE) – Registered in the State of Indiana (active and in good standing)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Key Responsibilities

District Engineering Leadership

• Serve as the District Lead Professional Engineer for assigned school district(s), providing dedicated technical oversight and serving as the primary engineering point of contact
• Coordinate closely with district administrators, facility staff, and Owens Realty Services operations teams
• Provide engineering leadership for facility performance, reliability, and energy efficiency initiatives

Mechanical & HVAC Systems Oversight

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and performance of HVAC and mechanical systems, including:
• • Boilers, chillers, cooling towers
  • Air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units, VAV systems
  • Pumps, exhaust systems, and associated mechanical equipment
• Review system performance, operating conditions, and maintenance practices
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of mechanical system issues
• Provide technical guidance for system repairs, upgrades, and replacements

Building Automation Systems (BAS) & Controls

• Provide oversight and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC)
• Review and optimize control strategies, scheduling, alarms, trends, and setpoints
• Ensure proper integration between HVAC equipment and BAS platforms
• Support commissioning and retro-commissioning activities
• Use BAS data to drive operational efficiency, comfort, and energy savings

Energy Management & Savings Initiatives

• Lead district-level energy audits and energy analyses
• Establish utility baselines and benchmark facility performance
• Identify, quantify, and support implementation of energy conservation measures
• Support ENERGY STAR benchmarking and ongoing utility data tracking
• Lead continuous energy optimization efforts through HVAC and BAS strategies

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategy

• Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mechanical systems
• Align maintenance strategies with manufacturer recommendations, runtime data, and system condition
• Support lifecycle cost analysis and capital planning for mechanical assets
• Identify risk, reliability concerns, and deferred maintenance priorities

Engineering Analysis & Certification

• Prepare, review, and seal engineering reports, analyses, and technical documentation
• Certify that engineering evaluations use reasonable methods of analysis and estimation
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Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Certification Requirements (All)

Indiana Licensed PE

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K with Employer Match