Principal/Primary Stationary Engineer

NIKA is hiring for multiple Stationary Engineers who will be responsible for the on-site Project Management of Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) in Laurel, Maryland! This position is pending per contract award and start date is TBD once approved. Named a "Top Workplace" by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance. Job Duties: Operate and monitor boiler plants (MOD-1, MOD-2, BRF) continuously Control and regulate operations of boilers, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment per procedures Monitor Building Automation System (BAS) alarms and respond appropriately Provide support to O&M team via two-way radio communication Execute start/stop commands per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Maintain boiler plant operating logs (minimum every 2 hours) Record steam pressure and temperature, feedwater data, fuel consumption, combustion parameters Monitor oxygen and CO levels Perform water chemistry testing and treatment per established procedures Adjust controls to optimize efficiency and maintain parameters Conduct routine inspections of all equipment Identify and report deficiencies immediately Perform minor repairs and adjustments as trained Assist with preventive maintenance activities Respond to facility emergencies Required Certifications: Maryland State First Grade Stationary Engineer License (current, active, and registered with Maryland Board of Engineers) OSHA 10-hour training preferred Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Technical/Trade school training in stationary engineering, HVAC, or related field preferred Minimum 3 years documented experience operating steam boiler plants Experience with 24/7/365 continuous operations Experience with facilities with multiple boiler plants Experience with the following types of equipment: - Steam boilers (fire-tube and water-tube) - Condensate return systems - Steam distribution systems - Water softeners and treatment systems - Deaerators - Fuel oil systems - Natural gas systems - Boiler controls and automation • Research or laboratory facility experience preferred • Documented experience on resume with verifiable references Ability to obtain and maintain a Clearance Access Card (CAC) U.S. Citizenship required NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Created: 2026-03-17