Assistant Building Engineer - Data Center

Assistant Building Engineer - Data Center

Job ID

279465

Posted

22-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Santa Clara - California - United States of America

About the Role:

Join our CBRE team supporting Nvidia's world class Santa Clara multi-building campus, where your mechanical expertise keeps cutting edge innovation moving in their Super Labs!

We're seeking an Assistant Building Engineer with strong commercial chiller experience to maintain and repair complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and control systems across the site. In this role, you'll drive energy efficiency, support preventive maintenance programs, and respond to critical repairs that keep the campus running safely and smoothly.

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:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repair on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.
• Monitor chiller plant operations including chiller plant sequences, control actuators and pump VDF controls from BMS, cooling towers operations, heat exchangers, CDU/CDA systems, FLS panels, sprinkler and pre-action, and electrical systems for labs and offices.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience supporting data centers or plant operations. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Universal CFC certification is required. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with Chiller Plant operations, electrical systems for office and lab, cooling tower operations, and other HVAC systems required.
• Working knowledge of the site's electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• 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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

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

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k match, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other key words: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician, chiller, central plant operator, gauges, pressure, temperature, oil, pinching tubes, data center

AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique 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 Assistant Building Engineer position is $40 per hour and the maximum salary is $45 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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