NVE, Inc. (NVE) is a Woman Owned Small Business that has been in business since 2003. Our lines of business include Integrated Facility Services, Administrative Support Services, and Security. NVE has developed an excellent reputation with our Federal and Commercial clientele for our technical expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction.

NVE, Inc. provides Program Management, Administrative Services, Engineering, Facilities Management, and Security services to a range of Federal and local agencies including the US Department of State, US Agency for International Development (USAID), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), US Army, General Services Administration (GSA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Geological Survey (USGS), Department of Commerce, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE).

NVE Inc. is seeking an Operating Engineer who enjoys troubleshooting equipment issues, likes a challenge, and can think outside the box. Must have a current 3rd class certification/license and have at least four (4) years’ experience at the 3rd class level operating high pressure steam systems over 15 psi, and operating refrigerant-based chillers with operating capacity of over 100 tons (minimum). This is a working engineer position. You'll be expected to perform preventive maintenance tasks, as well as troubleshoot and repair the systems that we have under our contract. Building tours will also be a core function, requiring walking the equivalent of a few miles a day. Shift is from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Applicant must be able to pass a background check.

We are looking for a team member who is skilled and licensed as an engineer and also enjoys learning new equipment.  We take pride in cross training all of our team members on the various types of equipment and building automation systems through on the job training.

The Operating Engineer would be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining the assigned facility and all related systems/components, including the building automation system.
• Performing tours of areas and/or equipment as directed by management and required under the contract specification.
• Operating Building Energy Management System (EMS) and associated building controls. Operating and maintaining all central plant heating and cooling systems which include steam PRV’s (50 psi), centrifugal chillers (3000 tons), cooling towers (4000 tons), hydronic pumps (125 hp), and BAS controls.
• Performing service calls, diagnostic services, and incidental, minor, and major repairs as required.
• Performing preventive maintenance duties in accordance with NVE standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.
• Other duties include, but not limited to optimizing central plant operations, analyzing and interpreting readings on equipment and on the BAS to insure safe and efficient operation of each system, maintaining accurate refrigeration operating records/logs, maintaining motors, machinery, and equipment of the system in top working order.
• The engineer will be responsible for managing those activities of other workers (not stationary engineers) in performing tasks directly related to operating and maintaining these systems.
• Performing other duties as required or directed by management.

Licensing, certifications, and proof of training, to substantiate experience will be required as part of the application process for:

• Licensed Stationary DC 3rd Class License required
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal CFC License, desirable
• Factory Training for different boiler/chiller systems, desirable

Candidates must be US Citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust (HSPD-12) clearance. Having an existing HSPD-12 clearance is highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)