Building Engineer – 24/7 Critical Data Center Ops

CBRE HV; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling and related areas. You will perform rounds, oversee third‑party vendors, and ensure compliance with data center standards and SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in critical environment operations, EPA refrigerant certification, and strong BMS/EPMS skills. The role requires flexible schedules to support 24/7 operations and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in critical environment operations, within tiered data centers, critical hospitals, or equivalent facilities.
• EPA Refrigerant certification, licensed electrician/HVAC credentials, or equivalent military training (e.g., US Navy Nuke).
• Strong proficiency in operating and managing Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).

Responsibilities

• Rounds & Tours: perform routine site rounds and facility tours to inspect MEP systems and identify potential failures.
• Operations & Maintenance: maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical equipment and oversee third‑party vendors while ensuring data center standards.
• Procedure Execution: review and execute MOP, SOP, and ESOP documents during routine or emergency ops.
• Technical Excellence: leverage knowledge of power infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear) and cooling systems to drive ops.
• Incident & Escalation Management: follow policies for incident reporting and escalate critical issues to Site Lead or management.
• Safety & Training: complete safety and technical training modules and ensure site staff safety and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Critical environment operations

BMS (Building Management Systems)

EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring)

HVAC operations

Data center experience

Education

EPA Refrigerant Certification

Licensed Electrician/HVAC credentials

US Navy Nuke / equivalent military training

Tools

BMS software

EPMS software

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling and related areas. You will perform rounds, oversee third‑party vendors, and ensure compliance with data center standards and SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in critical environment operations, EPA refrigerant certification, and strong BMS/EPMS skills. The role requires flexible schedules to support 24/7 operations and adherence to safety guidelines.