Chief Engineer

Detroit Institute of Arts

Chief Engineer managing HVAC systems to ensure a safe climate for museum visitors and collections. Leading a team, overseeing maintenance, and implementing building management solutions.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,437 - $108,047 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the maintenance, repair, and performance of the facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Ensure a safe, stable, and comfortable climate for DIA visitors and accurate climate control for the art collection.
Manage the department, determining priorities and goals, scheduling, and annual budget ensuring that department resources and staff support the museum's strategic goals and that those goals are met on schedule and within budget.
Recruit, mentor, develop and successfully manage a team.
Create a collaborative work environment using a performance support process including goal setting, feedback, and development.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment, including chillers and steam generators.
Develop and implement building management solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and value.
Address emergency maintenance issues and develop response plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field required, HVAC Engineering degree preferred.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience with HVAC controls with three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required.
City of Detroit, First-class Operating Engineers Refrigeration License, CFC Universal License, and Facility Engineer Certification (CFM, CEM, OSHA) required.
Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to plan and execute goals and objectives.
Must possess leadership skills and the ability to lead a diverse team to meet strategic goals supporting the museum strategy and vision.
Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
Working knowledge of Museum Environmental standards.
Demonstrated experience with Electrical, HVAC, and DDC controls.
Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Working knowledge of sustainability initiatives and LEED certification standards.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
General knowledge of relevant building codes and safety regulations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays to meet operational and emergency needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Manage the maintenance, repair, and performance of the facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Ensure a safe, stable, and comfortable climate for DIA visitors and accurate climate control for the art collection.
Manage the department, determining priorities and goals, scheduling, and annual budget ensuring that department resources and staff support the museum's strategic goals and that those goals are met on schedule and within budget.
Recruit, mentor, develop and successfully manage a team.
Create a collaborative work environment using a performance support process including goal setting, feedback, and development.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment, including chillers and steam generators.
Develop and implement building management solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and value.
Address emergency maintenance issues and develop response plans. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field required, HVAC Engineering degree preferred.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience with HVAC controls with three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required.
City of Detroit, First-class Operating Engineers Refrigeration License, CFC Universal License, and Facility Engineer Certification (CFM, CEM, OSHA) required.
Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to plan and execute goals and objectives.
Must possess leadership skills and the ability to lead a diverse team to meet strategic goals supporting the museum strategy and vision.
Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
Working knowledge of Museum Environmental standards.
Demonstrated experience with Electrical, HVAC, and DDC controls.
Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Working knowledge of sustainability initiatives and LEED certification standards.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
General knowledge of relevant building codes and safety regulations.
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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC systemsmechanical systemselectrical systemsplumbing systemsbuilding automation systemsHVAC controlsDDC controlsdiagnosing technical issuessustainability initiativesLEED certification standards

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingleadershipteam managementcollaborationgoal settingfeedbackdevelopmentplanningexecutionproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeHVAC Engineering degreeCity of Detroit First-class Operating Engineers Refrigeration LicenseCFC Universal LicenseFacility Engineer CertificationCFMCEMOSHA