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Bldg Automation System Engr

CBRE

New York, NYJob$105–165K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–165K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Required Local Licenses Or Certifications, required

Job overview

The Building Automation System Engineer provides program oversight for the operation and maintenance of building automation systems to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. The role supports preventive maintenance and repairs across facility systems, inspects equipment, coordinates contractor work, and responds to emergencies. It also applies in-depth technical knowledge to complex assignments and shares expertise with colleagues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Facilities Systems Management, nice to haveBuilding Automation Systems, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, requiredJudgment, requiredAdaptability, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredPhysical Stamina, requiredLifting 50+ Lbs, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Diploma or Equivalent Experience and Education, required4+ Years Job-Related Experience, requiredRequired Local Licenses or Certifications, requiredPrior Shift Leader or Supervisory Experience, nice to have

Full job description

About the Role:

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. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

  • 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.

What You’ll Need:

  • 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. Licenses or certifications as may be required by local applicable law or ordinance. Prior shift leader or supervisory experience preferred.

  • 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.

  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

  • Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

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

  • Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Automation System Engineer position is $105,000 annually and the maximum salary is $165,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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.

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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

How this job compares

Set against the 921 open Facilities Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–165K/yr
  • New York median$98–126K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$101–151K/yr444 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 21% above the New York median midpoint ($112K) — in the middle half of Facilities Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Facilities Engineer jobs in New York and 921 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Facilities Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (713 postings).
Education
265 of the 921 open Facilities Engineer jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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