Union Facility Engineer

About the role

As a CBRE Union Engineer, you will support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of building systems and critical infrastructure for a major telecommunications client. This role ensures operational continuity in highly sensitive environments where uptime and system performance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore technical service issues across building systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Support critical site operations, including data centers and network facilities, ensuring maximum system uptime and reliability.
• Address major network and equipment issues that impact multiple business locations, network elements, or cause site outages.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including maintenance schedules, system configurations, and technical records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with instrument calibration processes to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Participate in and support user training for system updates and enhancements; develop training materials as needed.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Guide and mentor team members, sharing expertise across engineering disciplines.
• Lead by example, modeling behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values and helping drive team alignment and collaboration.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a diploma.
• Prior shift lead, union environment, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Universal EPA Certification required.
• Experience supporting critical environments such as data centers, telecommunications infrastructure, or similar high-availability facilities preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and act on information from multiple sources.
• Willingness to approach challenges with new perspectives and solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.