Facilities Engineer

Job Title: Facilities Engineer
Company: Intellectt INC
Location: North Chicago, IL
Duration: 6 months
Experience: 3+ years in facilities, HVAC, maintenance, commissioning, or controls engineering
Employment Type: Contract / W2/ C2C
Pay Range: $40 $45/hour

Role Overview

Support the commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting, and operation of facility systems and equipment. This position requires hands-on field work with boilers, chillers, air handling units (AHUs), variable air volume (VAV) systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and associated controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and qualify new facility equipment and systems and support startup activities.
• Perform field testing of VFDs, fans, control valves, VAVs, and HVAC equipment.
• Execute point-to-point checks and verify control signals, wiring, valve operation, and equipment functionality.
• Troubleshoot existing facilities equipment, electrical and control wiring, and mechanical system issues.
• Make basic programming adjustments and control changes in Siemens Desigo/Insight systems.
• Verify water flow, strainers, control valve operation, and related mechanical functions.
• Prepare and execute equipment qualification and commissioning documentation.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Controls teams to resolve equipment issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant facilities, HVAC, maintenance, commissioning, or controls engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with boilers, chillers, AHUs, VAVs, and VFDs.
• Understanding of building automation and control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical/control wiring and performing point-to-point checks.
• Ability to perform hands-on field work and support equipment commissioning and qualification.

Preferred Experience

• Siemens Desigo/Insight experience.
• A strong maintenance background.

Benefits: Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws
Equal Employment Opportunity: Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.