Building Engineer, Critical Facilities

Newmark; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Healthcare

Backup Care

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Referral Program

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer to provide operational support for our fast-paced tech campus data center in Albany, NY. You will maintain mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems critical to uptime of servers and mainframes.

With a minimum of 5 years in data center operations, you will monitor systems, run preventative maintenance, read blueprints, coordinate with contractors, and stay compliant with codes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of data center operations engineering experience.
• CFC certification is a plus.
• Proficient computer and email skills.
• Familiar with Building Automation Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
• Must be able to complete required safety classes.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well independently, as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems.
• Identify faults and respond to emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local codes and standards.
• Perform preventative tests and analyze data on base building systems and critical equipment.
• Monitor and adjust chilled water, HVAC, electrical, and backup systems; record readings.
• Prepare maintenance logs and reports for systems condition.
• Coordinate contractor approvals for outside work and maintain logs.
• Read blueprints and schematics; follow SOPs and change control processes.
• Interact with all parts of the organization to handle service requests.
• Maintain organized building files.
• May be on-call after regular hours.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CFC Certification

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Electrical Power Monitoring Systems

Job description

Job Description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue‑chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year end December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of March 31, 2024, Newmark’s company‑owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,600 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support and technical services for the critical data center of a fast‑paced and growing technology company.

Essential Job Duties

• 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 and analyze 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 (e.g., 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 building’s 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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)
• Generous healthcare
• Bright Horizons back‑up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Education reimbursement
• 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.

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 and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is 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.