Building Engineer

Building Engineer, Senior (Nvidia) Job ID 148241 Posted 20-Mar-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Santa Clara - California - United States of America ABOUT THE ROLE Performs sophisticated preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC/R (refrigeration) equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, supervises building system operations and performance. Has critical, niche knowledge required at client site. Must live within designated radius of the job site to reliably work schedule/shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Follows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety. Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC-R/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems. Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas. Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements. Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders vital materials to finish the tasks. Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum. Coordinates and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC/R, plumbing, and cleaning. Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions. Performs niche and sophisticated tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical. Uses PC and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns. Performs general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project. WHAT YOU'LL DO To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair using HVAC/R, Electrical, Boiler and Chiller expertise. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. EPA Universal 608 certification required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and trade school or training. Minimum of ten (10) years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC/R (refrigeration) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Stationary Engineering experience that focuses heavily on HVAC/R, Electrical, Boiler & Chiller Operation and Maintenance Building Engineering operations including R&D and Computer Rooms Data Center experience is a plus. CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES EPA Universal 608 certification required. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis. REASONING ABILITY Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. SAFETY Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to: 1. Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level, 2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times, 3. Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc. 4. Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required. California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The salary range is $75 - $79 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience. CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at or via telephone at +1 (U.S.) and +1 (Canada). NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.