Stationary Engineers Stationary Engineers Stationary engineers run heating and ventilation systems in large buildings.
Stationary engineers are in charge of the systems that keep buildings comfortable.
They take care of the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems. They may also take care of the mechanical systems. They watch over boilers, refrigeration equipment, and diesel engines. Stationary engineers also check on turbines, generators, pumps, condensers, and compressors. Engineers start up, regulate, and shut down equipment.