Building Engineer (Alarm Monitoring) - Talent Community Northeast

Building Engineer (Alarm Monitoring) - Talent Community Northeast

Job ID

299303

Posted

02-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Property Management

Location(s)

Branchburg - New Jersey - United States of America

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Are you ready to grow your career with a global leader in commercial real estate services and facilities management? CBRE is expanding and we're building a network of top-tier professionals across the Branchburg, New Jersey market. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing Pharmaceutical site.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer / Alarm Monitoring Technician, you will utilize advanced technical skills to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on building systems, equipment, and critical facility infrastructure while also monitoring and operating supervisory control systems. Working with limited supervision, you will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility assets by responding to alarms, monitoring system performance, coordinating incident response, and supporting day-to-day building operations. This role requires a combination of hands-on maintenance expertise and real-time monitoring capabilities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and other critical building systems to maintain operational excellence and minimize downtime.

What You'll Do:

• Comply with all safety regulations, company policies, and operational procedures while communicating effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and support facility performance.
• Maintain energy management and building efficiency programs while supporting lighting, carpentry, welding, locksmith, and other general building maintenance functions as required.
• Support asset management and reliability programs by monitoring device connectivity, maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, managing configuration changes, and ensuring firmware and system updates are completed.
• Oversee and inspect work performed by contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Review work orders, estimate labor and material requirements, and coordinate procurement of parts and supplies needed to complete maintenance activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on building equipment and infrastructure while maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Respond to system alarms, emergencies, and equipment issues by performing diagnostics, corrective actions, and on-site troubleshooting to minimize downtime and after-hours escalations.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm, life safety, and critical facility monitoring platforms to ensure safe and reliable operations.

What You'll Need:

• Valid driver's license (if required), ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, walking, standing, and responding to facility emergencies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance or monitoring systems; strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, technical documents, procedures, and maintenance records while effectively communicating with clients and team members.
• Industry certifications preferred, including Universal CFC certification and/or applicable state or local trade licenses.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, process controls, carpentry, or related building trades.
• Experience performing building operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of critical facility systems and equipment.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school certification with relevant facilities, engineering, maintenance, or monitoring experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

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.

Applicant 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.

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.

Find out more

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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