Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
About the Role:
As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:
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Rounds & Tours: Perform routine site rounds and facility tours to inspect mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, identifying potential points of failure before they impact operations.
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Operations & Maintenance: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical equipment. Oversee third-party vendors during specialized maintenance and repairs to ensure strict adherence to data center standards.
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Automation & Controls Management: Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Respond to system alarms, analyze point trends, and diagnose control loop anomalies (PID loops) to optimize system efficiency and maintain 100% uptime.
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Procedure Execution: Review, update, and flawlessly execute Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Standard Operating Procedure (ESOP) documents during routine or emergency operations. This includes creating specialized MOPs for control system upgrades, sensor calibrations, and software patching.
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Technical Excellence: Utilize your deep knowledge of power infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical cooling systems (chillers, CRAHs, cooling towers), and automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks) to drive operational excellence.
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Incident & Escalation Management: Adhere strictly to corporate policies for incident reporting, and promptly escalate critical facility issues to the Site Lead or appropriate tier management.
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Safety & Training: Complete all required safety and technical training modules. Actively monitor the safety of site staff and contractors, ensuring total compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and critical environment safety guidelines.
Why CBRE
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When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need:
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Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of experience in critical environment operations, specifically within tiered data centers, critical hospitals, or high-reliability industrial plants. Proven experience in low-voltage control circuits, DDC programming modifications, and control sequence interpretation is highly preferred.
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Education/Certifications: Universal EPA Refrigerant certification, licensed electrician/HVAC credentials, or equivalent military training (e.g., US Navy Nuke). OEM certifications in major automation platforms (e.g., Metasys, Foreseer, Automated Logic, or Tridium Niagara) are a strong plus.
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Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in operating, testing, and managing BMS and EPMS architectures. Strong understanding of network topology, hardware/software integration, and electrical control schematics.
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Availability: Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, shift coverage, to support a 24/7/365 operational model.
Additional Information
If you require any adjustments or support in connection with your application or the recruitment process, please contact Candidate.Care@cbre.com. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates can participate fully in the process.