Sr. HVAC Engineer

About the role

Join CBRE at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Branchburg, New Jersey, and take ownership of critical HVAC and mechanical systems that support a highly regulated production environment. We are seeking a hands-on, senior-level HVAC Engineer who thrives in a self-performing role and brings deep technical expertise in the design, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex HVAC systems within pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated industries.

This is a day-shift opportunity offering the chance to work on mission-critical infrastructure that directly supports manufacturing excellence, product quality, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert capable of independently driving projects, solving complex engineering challenges, and providing technical leadership while remaining actively engaged in the field. Our facility offers a collaborative work environment along with convenient employee amenities, including complimentary on-site dining and free parking.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, adjust, service, and maintain advanced electric or pneumatic control systems used for building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Calibrate instruments, gauges, and control components.
• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Benefits start on the 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark.

Pay

The minimum salary for the position is $46.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is $54.00 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.