Building Engineer

Post Date

Mar 03, 2026

Location

Columbus,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43217
US
May 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

NAS-2b38ebb7-9104-4279-ad41-5ffa7540e314

Pay Rate

$30 - $38 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Day To Day:
An Insight Global client is hiring Building Maintenance Engineers for a 3-month contract to hire to ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and building systems across an industrial manufacturing facility with military presence. This role focuses heavily on troubleshooting HVAC, chiller, and boiler systems, while also maintaining refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning, plumbing, pumps, valves, piping, controls, fire/life safety systems, and electrical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, and power distribution. Collaboration with team members to improve building operations and efficiency is expected, alongside occasional overtime work. This role will be either 1st or 2nd shift.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, inspect, and adjust equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Respond to BMS/BAS alarms and perform root cause analysis on system issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and maintain accurate logs and compliance documentation.
• Manage work orders and vendors using Corrigo; respond to tenant service requests.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.
• Follow emergency and escalation procedures, support incident management for critical systems.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance building efficiency and operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3-5 years’ experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
o diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance
o Industrial environment preferred
- Strong customer service
- Universal EPA Certification (AKA: Universal CFC or EPA 608

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- CMMS Experience
- Journeyman License
- Prior experience at a large HVAC company (TRANE, Carrier, Johnson Controls, Daikin, etc.)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.