HVAC/Controls Engineer

HVAC/Controls Engineer

Job ID

Posted

09-Jun-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE HVAC Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment for complex commercial HVAC systems by conducting proactive performance testing and ongoing scheduled maintenance.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Cambridge Life Science Facility - Day Shift with free parking.

What You'll Do:

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  Operates, inspects, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment for commercial HVAC systems in assigned Life Science facility to achieve most efficient results. Assures that equipment is being maintained in a safe manner. Minimizes down time through proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance.

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  Operates, inspects and maintains mechanical and electrical controls equipment for HVAC/JCI Metasys BMS. Ability to diagnose controller issues and troubleshoot associated equipment such as actuators, transducers, NEM and SME controls.

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  Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain electric or pneumatic control systems used for building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges, and control components.

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  Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.

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  Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.

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  Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

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  Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

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  Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

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  Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.

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  Work within broad guidelines and policies.

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  Explain difficult or sensitive information.

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What You'll Need:

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  High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 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.

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  Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and the ability to carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

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  Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

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  Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

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  In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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  Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

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  Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.

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  Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!

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  Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!

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Benefits

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  Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.

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  Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

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  Competitive Pay

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a

candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position

$38.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is

or $50.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate

will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).

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