Building Engineer, Critical Facilities

Newmark; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave (16 weeks)

Backup care program

Generous paid time off

Referral Program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an on-site Data Center Operations Engineer in Albany, NY. You will maintain critical mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems for information infrastructure and respond to faults or emergencies to ensure continuous operation.

You will read blueprints, perform preventive maintenance, document conditions, and coordinate with contractors. A minimum of five years in data center ops and safety training are required, with CFC certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of data center operations experience.
• CFC certification – a plus.
• Proficient with BAS and EPMS.
• Must complete safety classes related to job duties.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems for data centers.
• Identify faults and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Comply with Federal, State and Local codes and standards.
• Perform preventative tests and analyze data to ensure proper operation of base building equipment.
• Monitor operations and adjust chilled water systems, HVAC, electrical and backup systems.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and reports for systems.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for work orders; maintain logs.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics; follow SOP and change control processes.
• Interact with all parts of the organization to handle service requests.
• Maintain organized building files.

Skills

BAS

EPMS

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Work order software

Control systems software

Job description

• Maintain and repair the mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems that protect and support business critical information systems (servers, mainframes, etc)
• Identify and be able to immediately recognize system faults and respond to operational and emergency situations
• Maintain strict compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes, regulations and standards.
• Perform preventative tests andanalyze data to ensure the proper functioning of all base building and critical system equipment, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security and emergency back-up systems. Determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
• Monitor the operations and make customer approved adjustments of chilled water systems, heat exchangers, CRAC Units, HVAC, electrical systems, emergency back-up systems, hot water systems, pumps, valves, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Record readings and make recommendations for adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and reports to accurately document the condition of systems in the data center. Maintain knowledge about preventive maintenance and work order software systems
• Coordinate contractor and management approvals for work orders that require the use of outside contractors. Maintain detailed logs of all work performed
• Read, comprehend and work from complex technical information (i.e. blueprints, sketches, building plans and schematics) pertaining to electrical and mechanical systems that serve the data centers. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and formal change control processes to implement changes
• Interact with all parts of the organization to respond to a variety of service requests. Perform any and all work, to ensure the safety of the buildings tenants and the continuous operation of the facility
• Maintain organized building files

May be on-call after regular scheduled hours

Skills, Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 5 years previous critical data center operations engineering experience
• CFC Certified – Certification for handling refrigerants a plus
• Proficient computer and email skills
• Proficient with Building Automation Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems
• Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems
• Thrives in a fast paced environment
• Works well independently, as well as in a team
• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Bright Horizons back-up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Referral Program
• Opportunities to network and connect

Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Newmark and the job location

Salary Range Language

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 to $100,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Working Conditions:Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmarkis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark . Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.