CornerStone Professional Placement

Job Description Job Description Assistant Chief Engineer Location: Dallas, TX Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Compensation: $100K+ based on experience Work Arrangement: Onsite About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to help lead engineering operations for a large commercial property in Dallas. This position provides leadership across both tower engineering and plant operations , supporting a complex facility with 24/7 plant operations. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical expertise with proven leadership ability and is comfortable providing both technical direction and day-to-day operational leadership. What You'll Do Provide leadership and oversight across tower engineering and plant operations Partner closely with Engineering Leads responsible for the tower and plant Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for complex mechanical and building systems Support the operation and maintenance of thermal storage plant systems Help oversee preventative maintenance, work orders and overall operational priorities Ensure building and plant systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently Coach, develop and support engineering team members while maintaining accountability and performance standards Coordinate priorities and communication between tower and plant operations Work effectively with vendors, tenants and internal stakeholders Remain involved in day-to-day operations while providing leadership and technical guidance What We're Looking For Strong mechanical background with experience supporting complex building or plant systems Experience with thermal storage plants/systems Previous engineering leadership or supervisory experience Strong understanding of commercial building engineering and/or central plant operations Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide technical direction Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance people management and operational responsibilities Experience within a large commercial facility, high-rise, hospital, hotel, data center or similarly complex environment preferred