Building Engineer

Maintenance

Piedmont, SC

Professional Direct Hire

Sep 22, 2026

Building Engineer

Location:

Piedmont, South Carolina

Join Us at Isuzu - Moving the World, For You

Isuzu is seeking motivated, talented individuals to join our team as we complete our state-of-the-art assembly plant and launch production of high-quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible medium-duty commercial trucks in Greenville County, South Carolina.

As a global leader in commercial truck manufacturing and distribution, Isuzu is driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to people. We foster a culture where employees can grow, contribute meaningful ideas, and help shape the future of transportation.

Our mission centers on developing advanced technologies—including natural gas, electric, and hydrogen-powered vehicles—to reduce environmental impact and create smarter mobility solutions. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and strengthening the communities where we operate.

At Isuzu, innovation isn't just encouraged—it's expected. We challenge conventional thinking, embrace change, and work together to deliver reliable solutions that move industries and communities forward.

Join a team that's moving the world forward—with purpose, passion, and you.

About the Facility

Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina.

This 1-million-square-foot, state-of-the-art production plant, located on more than 200 acres, will feature a flexible manufacturing line capable of producing both internal combustion and electric vehicles.

Vehicles Produced

N-Series Gas Trucks

N-Series Electric Trucks

F-Series Diesel Trucks

Facility Highlights

Annual production capacity of up to 50,000 units by 2030

Production operations expected to begin in 2027

Planned facility expansion in 2028

Strategic access to:

Interstate 85

Interstate 26

Port of Charleston

Expected creation of 700+ new jobs in the region

Position Summary

The Building Engineer serves as a primary technical resource for Facilities Operations and is responsible for the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of building systems and facility assets. The position combines hands-on maintenance and repair with technical planning, asset management, contractor oversight, and facility improvement support.

The position supports Facilities-managed buildings, offices, property, grounds, and related systems and does not perform maintenance on production equipment or manufacturing-process systems assigned to Production Maintenance. The Building Engineer coordinates with Production Maintenance and other plant functions where systems or responsibilities interface.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, and minor installation work on Facilities-managed building systems and equipment

Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls, plumbing, lighting and appropriate electrical components, doors and hardware, access-control components, automated gates, and other building and property systems

Monitor building automation systems and investigate alarms, comfort issues, abnormal conditions, and recurring equipment problems

Conduct inspections of mechanical rooms, rooftops, office areas, exterior areas, fencing, gates, lighting, drainage, and other Facilities-managed assets

Respond to facility work orders and emergencies and complete repairs when within the position's capabilities and applicable requirements

Develop and execute preventive-maintenance activities and schedules and maintain CMMS/work-order records, equipment histories, manuals, warranties, drawings, and asset information

Identify recurring failures, deferred maintenance, and lifecycle concerns and recommend repair or replacement actions

Maintain appropriate tools, spare parts, filters, materials, and maintenance supplies

Provide technical oversight of contractors supporting HVAC, controls, electrical, plumbing, elevators, roofing, doors, access control, automated gates, fencing, and other facility systems

Assist with scopes of work, technical recommendations, verification of completed contractor work, and identification of deficiencies

Coordinate with Production Maintenance, EHS, Engineering, IT, Security, and other functions where facility systems or responsibilities interface

Support building renovations, facility improvements, equipment replacements, site-infrastructure work, commissioning, punch-list activities, and construction turnover

Support facility inspections, testing, permits, and corrective actions within the Facilities scope

Provide technical assessments and recommendations regarding equipment condition, maintenance strategy, capital replacements, and facility improvements

Perform other duties as assigned to support company and department goals

Required Skills

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or formal training in HVAC, electrical, building systems, industrial maintenance, or related technical discipline preferred

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible commercial, institutional, or industrial building operations and maintenance experience, including at least 3 years independently troubleshooting and repairing multiple building systems

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC/building controls, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems

Experience with preventive-maintenance programs, CMMS/work-order systems, and outside service contractors

Experience in a large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, campus, or similarly complex facility preferred

Strong practical knowledge of commercial building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems

Ability to independently diagnose building-system problems using drawings, manuals, meters, BAS information, and field observations

Ability to read mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings

Sound judgment regarding when work can be performed in-house versus when licensed or specialized contractors are required

Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to provide technical guidance to other personnel without formal supervisory responsibility

Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors and internal departments

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility-related technology systems

Why Join Isuzu?

Be part of a brand-new manufacturing operation from the ground up.

Work in a cutting-edge facility producing next-generation commercial vehicles.

Contribute to innovative transportation technologies, including electric and alternative fuel vehicles.

Grow your career with a global industry leader committed to employee development.

Help shape the future of manufacturing in South Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Employer (M/D/F/V/SO)

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