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Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Detroit, MI, United States
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Chief Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Building Operations
REPORTS TO: Director, Building Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: Museum Based
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Building Operations, the Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the maintenance, repair, and performance of the facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. To ensure a safe, stable, and comfortable climate for DIA visitors and to ensure accurate climate control for the art collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Manage the department, determining priorities and goals, scheduling, and annual budget ensuring that department resources and staff support the museum's strategic goals and annual museum-wide goals, and that those goals are met on schedule and within budget.
+ Recruit, mentor, develop a...
DEPARTMENT: Building Operations
REPORTS TO: Director, Building Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: Museum Based
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Building Operations, the Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the maintenance, repair, and performance of the facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. To ensure a safe, stable, and comfortable climate for DIA visitors and to ensure accurate climate control for the art collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Manage the department, determining priorities and goals, scheduling, and annual budget ensuring that department resources and staff support the museum's strategic goals and annual museum-wide goals, and that those goals are met on schedule and within budget.
+ Recruit, mentor, develop a...
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Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Detroit, United States
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Deadline:
June 19, 2026