Building Engineer, David H Koch Theater
Their work sends them pouring through technical manuals printed on paper that is fading and falling apart; they may end up combing through junkyards or scouring eBay looking for outmoded parts that will still work on their ancient machinery. This means regularly tearing apart and rebuilding components on a schedule, as well as testing and logging results to help detect problems before they become critical. If a compressor unit is running more than it used to, for example, it’s a clue there is something wrong elsewhere in the system, and a good building engineer will track it down before the compressor motor burns out.
This will ensure the owner of the building isn’t cited and/or fined and the that structure passes all building inspections. Building engineers often work with insurance companies, fire marshals, building inspectors and security consultants. In many cases, the repairs a building engineer makes come at the request of tenants, which can include apartment or condo owners, or individuals who work at businesses. When repairs reach a certain dollar amount, the super usually has to get approval from the building owner.
In terms of higher education levels, we found that 3.6% of building engineers have master’s degrees. Even though some building engineers have a college degree, it’s possible to become one with only a high school degree or GED. Within the European Community, building engineers are affiliated with the AEEBC one of the biggest pan-European bodies for construction professionals. The titles, tasks and duties of a building engineer may vary from one European State to another. A building engineer can be a licensed professional, and in some countries is synonymous with an architect.
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For example, if an air conditioner in an apartment malfunctions due to a faulty compressor, the building services manager must order the part and make the repair. Typically, their responsibilities encompass maintaining virtually all physical aspects of a building, from the structure to heating and cooling equipment to electrical infrastructure. Using building engineers and repair technicians resumes, we found that both professions have similar skills such as “hvac,” “preventive maintenance,” and “electrical systems,” but the other skills required are very different.