Building Engineer - Data Center

CBRE Group, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer to support Nvidia’s Santa Clara campus, focusing on chiller systems and complex building operations.

The role covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems while driving energy efficiency and a strong preventive maintenance program.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• EPA/ CFC certification required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Improve energy efficiency and support preventive maintenance programs.
• Respond to critical repairs to keep campus operations safe and reliable.
• Follow safety policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review inspections and operate within design specs; mentor others as needed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Chillers

Preventive maintenance

Energy management

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Join our CBRE team supporting Nvidia’s world‑class Santa Clara multi-building campus, where your mechanical expertise keeps cutting‑edge innovation moving!

We’re seeking a Building Engineer with strong commercial chiller experience to maintain and repair complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems across the site. In this role, you’ll drive energy efficiency, support preventive maintenance programs, and respond to critical repairs that keep the campus running safely and smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieve environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement
• Apply advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values to foster collaboration and consensus.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Universal EPA/ CFC certification required. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and prior CMMS experience preferred
• Organizational skills with an inquisitive attitude.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k match, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other key words: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician, chiller, central plant operator, gauges, pressure, temperature, oil, pinching tubes

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