Building Automation System Engineer

Company: CBRE
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Building Automation System Engineer

Job ID

215773

Posted

15-Apr-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Automation System Engineer, you will supervise a team that handles the operation and maintenance of all Building Automation Systems primarily using Metasys.

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

Free parking and within walking distance to MBTA station.

Hours: M-F Days

This role will include some local travel to client sites within the Cambridge area.

What You'll Do

Coordinate daily activities within Building Automation Systems. Work within the system to maintain operations.

Maintain a total facilities systems management program including all electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems.

Review assigned work orders. Estimate time, and resources, and order materials to complete.

Demonstrate strong customer services skills.

Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks on low voltage controls hardware.

Work closely with HVAC Mechanics and Controls Contractors for process resolutions.

Participate in department related programs and activities including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment.

Keep up with client Life Sciences training and procedures.

Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.

Apply knowledge of own field and how it integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

Identify, tackle, and fix day-to-day and moderately complex issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You'll Need

• 3-5 years of validated experience in Building Automation.
• In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• JCI Metasys experience is a plus.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in building automation systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and automation processes.
• Previous Facilities experience.
• 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.
• Knowledge of standard practices of the HVAC trade.
• Ability to guide the exchange of critical, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems..
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive attitude.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
  Why CBRE?
  
  A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!
  
  We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.
  
  Benefits
  
  
  • Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
  • First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!
  • Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
  • Competitive Pay
    
    Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
    
    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including
    
    a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position
    
    is or $45.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is
    
    $65.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate
    
    will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
    
    Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
    
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