Building Engineer

CBRE HV•San Jose, CA

4d•$41 - $46

About The Position

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and equipment across areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. The position focuses on commercial HVAC and Building Management Systems (BMS), including maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment performance review, contractor coordination, system testing, energy management, and service documentation. The role also responds to facility requests and equipment emergencies while following CBRE and client safety requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial building engineering or HVAC maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting commercial Building Management Systems.
Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, electrical controls, and building operations.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and basic sequences of operation.
Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, control valves, VFDs, and HVAC control systems.
Ability to use BMS graphics, alarms, and historical trends to investigate equipment performance.
Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Ability to meet applicable physical and safety requirements of the position.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment, including air handling units, VAV systems, chillers, pumps, exhaust fans, VFDs, and associated mechanical equipment.
Monitor and troubleshoot Building Management Systems, including equipment alarms, operating schedules, setpoints, sensor readings, trends, and control sequences.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls-related equipment failures and identify appropriate corrective actions.
Validate operation of sensors, actuators, control valves, dampers, and other field devices.
Review BMS graphics and equipment operating data to identify abnormal conditions, equipment inefficiencies, and potential system failures.
Coordinate with controls contractors, mechanical service providers, and remote BMS support teams to investigate and resolve technical issues.
Assist with functional testing, equipment startup, commissioning, and validation of newly installed or modified systems.
Support energy management initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment scheduling, operating sequences, and overall system efficiency.
Maintain accurate work orders, equipment records, preventive maintenance documentation, and technical service reports.
Respond to facility service requests and equipment emergencies while maintaining compliance with CBRE and client safety requirements.