Building Automation System Engineer

Overview

Building Automation System Engineer

Job

Posted 29-Oct-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type:
Full-time

Areas of Interest:
Digital & Technology/Information Technology, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s):
Mountain View - California - United States of America, San Jose - California - United States of America

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CBRE is looking for Building Automation System Engineers who love keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of one of the world’s most admired and sustainability-focused companies, CBRE is the right place for you.

Join CBRE as a full-time Building Automation System Engineer.
In this role, you will be embedded with a multi-national technology corporation that focuses on Internet-based products and services.

As a CBRE Building Automation System Engineer, you will provide program oversight in the operation and maintenance of all building automation systems to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

• Maintain a total facilities systems management program which includes all the various connected and separate electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems that are operational in a facility.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
• Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.
• Oversee scope development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.
• Review assigned work orders.
• Estimate time, and resources, and order necessary materials to complete all repairs.
• Perform assigned repairs and emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Complete all required and assigned training at a satisfactory level.
• Participate in all related programs & activities as required. This includes incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment.
• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and stop work if required.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• HVAC system experience is required.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Lighting Control systems (LMS), and Energy Control Systems (EMS).
• Experience with solar power management, shades automation systems, and cloud data connectivity.
• Excels at fostering a culture of continuous improvement by working closely with colleagues to explore, adopt, and master new techniques and technologies.

Additional certifications in two or more of the following:
Webctrl, Niagara N4, PV systems, Lighting systems, Shades system, and/or HVAC systems.

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