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Building Engineer; EPA Universal

Job in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01886, USA
Listing for: CBRE
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Building Engineer (EPA 608 Universal)
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offercustom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus onempowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

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* About the role:

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* The Building Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of complex HVAC, electrical, life safety, and critical infrastructure systems at a commercial office facility in Westford, Massachusetts. The facility includes a centralized chilled water plant, cooling towers, data center cooling equipment, emergency generators, and extensive electrical distribution systems. This position does not include steamor hot water boiler operation and therefore does not require a Massachusetts Stationary Engineer (DFS) license.

The role focuses on system operation,preventive maintenance, emergency response, and coordination with licensed contractors in compliance with applicable Massachusetts and federal regulations.

The facility includes:

- Chillers

- CRACunits

- DXunits

- Split systems

- Refrigeration compressors

** What you'll do:*
* Mechanical & HVAC Operations

Operate and monitor:

Chillers (centrifugal and reciprocating)

Cooling towers and chemical treatment systems

Chilled and condenser water pumps

Fan coil units, VAV boxes (with and without reheat)

Data center CRAC and Liebert cooling systems

Monitor BAS/BMS and respond to alarms

Perform system rounds and record operating parameters

Electrical Systems Support

Monitor and support:

Medium and low voltage electrical distribution

Switchboards, panels, transformers

UPS and critical power systems

Coordinate licensed electricians for regulated work

Emergency & Life Safety Systems

Support testing and readiness of:

Emergency generators

Automatic Transfer Switches

Fire alarm systems

Emergency lighting and egress systems

Respond to power failures and system outages

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance on mechanical systems within scope

Coordinate specialized service vendors as required

Maintain accurate service records and maintenance logs

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain operational documentation

Support inspections by:

Fire Department

Insurance representatives

AHJ or third party inspectors

Report unsafe or non compliant conditions immediately

Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining:

Chilled water systems

Cooling towers and condenser water systems

Pumps, motors, and VFDs

RTUs and packaged DX units

Liebert / data center cooling systems

Dry type transformers, switchboards, and panels

Experience supporting:

Natural gas emergency generators

Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

Fire alarm systems (Simplex)

Emergency response and system restoration

** What you'll need:*
* EPA 608 Universal Certification (Required)

5+ years' experience in:
Commercial, industrial, datacenter, or mission critical facilities

OR

Equivalent combination of hands-on experience and technical training

Ability to respond to after-hour emergencies as required

Manufacturer training (Liebert, Trane, Daikin, McQuay,Carrier) (Preferred)

BAS/BMS experience (Preferred)

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Preferred)

NICET (Fire Alarm - awareness level) (Preferred)

Generator operations and paralleling experience (Preferred)

** Physical & Work Conditions*
* Ability to work in mechanical rooms, roofs, electrical rooms, and confined spaces

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

** Why CBRE*
* When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leaderin commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses andpeople thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is builton our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and wevalue the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. AtCBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

** Applicant AI Use Disclosure*
* We value human interaction to understand each candidate'sunique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Engineer position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Building Engineer position is $90,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

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