Operating Engineer 3

Post Date

Feb 19, 2026

Location

Ashburn,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20147
US
Apr 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DC0-e4356c47-a474-47c5-9304-0fb0e4298a78

Pay Rate

$33 - $41 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

What this job involves:
The Operating Engineer is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment. This includes managing routine and emergency plant operations, such as main switchgears, emergency generator operations, complicated emergency switching procedures, high pressure boiler systems, and Reverse Osmosis and Deionizer water systems. The role may also involve managing daily work schedules of subordinate mechanics, reviewing completed work orders, and establishing quality assurance programs.



What your day-to-day will look like:
Inspect and analyze equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and make necessary adjustments
Provide input on equipment system maintenance planning.
Execute maintenance and repair work on boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and building infrastructure.
Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities, providing guidance and mentoring to personnel.
Perform complex operating procedures for high pressure steam boilers, lab utilities, and emergency generators.
Conduct scheduled tours of various plant and equipment areas.
Respond to emergencies during after-hours shifts.
Work with maintenance mechanics on minor PM and repairs.
Maintain engineering/electrical spaces and water treatment programs.
Review and maintain documentation in the CMMS.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and building codes.

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

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license
Minimum 3 years of experience as a building operating engineer in a high-pressure steam plant

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Working knowledge of building automation, system controls, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm notification systems a plus.
Experience with Direct Digital Control systems a plus.
General knowledge of industry maintenance and repair practices.
Experience as a building operating engineer in 1200-ton centrifugal chiller plant (One thousand two hundred )

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.