Building Engineer - Data Center

Join our CBRE team supporting Nvidia’s world-class Santa Clara multi-building campus, where your mechanical expertise keeps cutting-edge innovation moving in their Super Labs! We’re seeking a Building Engineer with strong commercial chiller experience to maintain and repair complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems across the site. In this role, you’ll drive energy efficiency, support preventive maintenance programs, and respond to critical repairs that keep the campus running safely and smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Monitor chiller plant operations including chiller plant sequences, control actuators and pump VDF controls from BMS, cooling towers operations, heat exchangers, CDU/CDA systems, FLS panels, sprinkler and pre-action, and electrical systems for labs and offices.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience supporting data centers or plant operations. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with Chiller Plant operations, electrical systems for office and lab, cooling tower operations, and other HVAC systems required.
• Working knowledge of the site’s electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to be onsite for on-call rotations within 1 hour of receiving client call.
• Ability to work overtime to support operations, maintenance, and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with CMMS systems to update and complete work order status and preventive maintenance plans.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k match, paid holidays, and more.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark.
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week.

Pay

The minimum salary for the Building Engineer position is $52 per hour and the maximum salary is $57 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.