About the Role
Healthcare Realty is seeking an experienced Portfolio Engineer to oversee the engineering operations, maintenance, and reliability of multiple medical office buildings in Lower Westchester County, NY, and Southern Fairfield County, CT. This role provides technical leadership, manages engineering staff, oversees building systems, supports capital projects, and ensures safe and efficient facility operations. The engineer acts as the primary liaison between Engineering, Property Management, and Project Management to ensure operational excellence, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, and superior tenant service.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for multiple facilities within the assigned portfolio.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building automation, and life safety systems.
- Troubleshoot complex building system issues and recommend long-term solutions.
- Develop engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Review engineering studies, reports, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Evaluate the condition and performance of building infrastructure and critical equipment.
- Assist in developing capital replacement plans.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and consultants.
- Assist with emergency preparedness and business continuity initiatives.
- Review contractor proposals and engineering recommendations.
- Monitor quality of work and adherence to specifications.
- Assist with contract development and selection.
- Manage, lead, and mentor engineering staff.
- Foster a positive work environment for staff and vendors.
Requirements
- 10 years of engineering experience supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, industrial, or institutional facilities.
- Experience with large building portfolios preferred.
- Experience managing capital improvement projects.
- Knowledge of facility maintenance and asset management practices.
- Ability to travel regularly between assigned facilities.
- Ability to inspect mechanical rooms, rooftops, crawl spaces, and construction sites.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to climb ladders and walk extended distances during facility inspections.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building automation systems (including Gas fired warm water boilers, loops, attached pumps, expansion tanks, VAV’s and assorted warm water heating appliances; Condenser water loops, attached pumps and water towers, heat exchangers for medium transfer, water sourced heat pumps).
- Understanding of facility operations and maintenance best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with CMMS and computerized asset management systems.
- Familiarity with workplace safety standards (LOTO and OSHA PPE requirements).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate skills with Office.
- Proficiency in using a laptop, mobile phone, and various Phone Apps.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple locations.
Location
- Lower Westchester County, NY
- Southern Fairfield County, CT
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000 - $130,000/year
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
- For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit www.healthcarerealty.com/careers/.
About the Company
- Healthcare Realty (NYSE:HR) is a real estate investment trust that owns, manages and develops medical real estate throughout the country.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including Minorities / Women / Veterans/ Disabilities
