Building Systems Automation Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Building Automation System Engineer to oversee operation and maintenance of building automation systems, maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.

The role sits within Engineering and Technical Services, with responsibilities spanning preventive maintenance, repairs, and support for integrated building systems. Strong coding adherence, safety culture, and collaboration across trades are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 4–5 years of related experience is expected.
• In lieu of a diploma, combination of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a total facilities systems management program covering electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Inspect systems to confirm operation aligns with design and client requirements.
• Oversee scope development, work requests, scheduling, and inspections with external contractors.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and coordinate assistance as needed.
• Estimate resources, order materials, and manage work orders for repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document maintenance records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Judgment under analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Automation System Engineer, you will provide program oversight in the operation and maintenance of all building automation systems to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain a total facilities systems management program which includes all the various connected and separate electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems that are operational in a facility.

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

• Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.

• Oversee scope development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems.

• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.

• Review assigned work orders. Estimate time, and resources, and order necessary materials to complete all repairs.

• Perform assigned repairs and emergency and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.

• Complete all required and assigned training at a satisfactory level.

• Participate in all related programs & activities as required. This includes incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment.

• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and stop work if required.

• 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.

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• 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. Licenses or certifications as may be required by local applicable law or ordinance. Prior shift leader 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.

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

• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

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

• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Automation System Engineer position is $40 per hour and the maximum salary for the Building Automation System Engineer position is $48 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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