Senior Building Engineer (Nvidia)

Senior Building Engineer (Nvidia)

Job ID

Posted

29-Aug-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

San Jose - California - United States of America, Santa Clara - California - United States of America

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a CBRE Senior Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.

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  Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools.

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  Perform maintenance and repairs to advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.

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  Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

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  Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.

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  Develop an energy management program.

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  Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.

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  Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors.

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  Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.

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  Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

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  Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.

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  Review and sign off on inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.

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  Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

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  Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.

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  Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.

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  Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

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  Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

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  Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.

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  Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.

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  Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

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  Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

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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 of the following:

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  HVAC/R

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  Chillers

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  Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (M.E.P.)

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  Process Water & CDR (Compressed Dry Air)

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  BMS (Business Management System)

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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.

Education and Experience

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  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and trade school or training.

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  Minimum of five (5) years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC/R (refrigeration), Stationary and Facilities engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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  Building Engineering operations including R&D and Computer Rooms preferred

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  Data Center experience is a plus.

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  EPA Universal and 608 certification required.

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CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

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.

Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

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.

BENEFITS

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  Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

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  First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

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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 salary range is $74 - $77 per hour. The compensation 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)