Maintenance Engineer Planner

CBRE Group, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Engineer Planner to ensure reliable operation of a highly automated logistics facility.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance for material handling equipment and warehouse automation, partnering with technicians, vendors, and operations to maximize uptime and safety. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, CMMS workflows, and accurate downtime planning, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience planning and scheduling maintenance for automated systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to routine maintenance tasks.
• Guide work execution with broad knowledge of the discipline.
• Assign and oversee work orders coordinating technicians, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime with clients to minimize interruptions.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to extend asset life.
• Inspect completed work for quality and verify system functionality.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate support for corrective actions.
• Ensure safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Coach team members and share knowledge to build consensus.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS experience

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical equipment familiarity

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer Planner, you will play a critical role in the reliability and performance of a highly automated logistics operation. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities that support advanced material handling equipment and warehouse automation systems. Working closely with maintenance technicians, vendors, and operations teams, you will help maximize equipment uptime and ensure maintenance work is executed safely and efficiently.

Success in this role requires strong maintenance planning, preferably with CMMS experience, along with an understanding of mechanical systems and familiarity with electrical equipment.

What You’ll Do:

• Apply general knowledge of standard engineering principles and industry procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems
• Utilize broad knowledge of own job discipline and some understanding of related disciplines to guide work execution
• Assign and oversee work orders, coordinating daily activities of technicians, vendors, and subcontractors
• Communicate complex technical information to others in straightforward situations and explain the implications of issues and solutions
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and necessary downtime, minimizing business interruption
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to extend asset life and increase system reliability
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and verify equipment/system functionality
• Respond rapidly to emergency situations, organize additional support as required, and help implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and company standards in all engineering operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement by offering new perspectives on existing processes and supporting operational excellence initiatives
• Coach team members, share technical knowledge, and build consensus to reach solutions or agreement within and beyond the immediate team