Building Engineer (EPA 608 Universal)
职位 ID
265446
已发布
11-3月-2026
服务线
GWS Segment
职位类型
全职
地点
Westford - Massachusetts - United States of America

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 offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering 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.

About the role:

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 steam or 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

            CRAC units

            DX units

            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, data center, 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 leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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