Sr. Building Engineer - (Plumbing)

About the Role:

Join CBRE as a Senior Building Engineer and bring your plumbing expertise to a critical facilities team supporting a leading pharmaceutical client. In this hands-on role, you’ll help ensure the reliability and performance of essential building systems, with a primary focus on plumbing maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. You’ll use your technical expertise to solve complex issues, support safe and efficient facility operations, and contribute to a high-performing team in a professional, highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plumbing or building maintenance professional looking to take the next step in their career with a global leader in commercial real estate and facilities management. The position offers a Monday through Friday, day-shift schedule, providing a consistent workweek while allowing you to build your technical skills and make a meaningful impact on the operations of a pharmaceutical facility.

What You'll Do:

• Install and maintain house, process and utility plumbing and piping systems, to include vacuum, air, steam, helium, caustic, acetone, nitrogen, chilled water, portable water, purified water, glycol, sanitary piping and waste systems.

• Troubleshoot and analyze piping and mechanical failures and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.

• Provide preventive maintenance on a variety of house, process, and utility equipment systems, to include vacuum, steam, glycol, water, pressure, air, waste and mechanical systems.

• Repair, install, replace, test, and troubleshoot the water and medical gas supply and distribution system.

• Perform maintenance and repairs to advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

• Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Additional certification preferred in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

• 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.

• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.

• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.

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