Sr Building Engineer onsite in Milpitas, CA

Sr Building Engineer onsite in Milpitas, CA

Job ID

291898

Posted

20-Aug-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Dublin - California - United States of America, Fremont - California - United States of America, Hayward - California - United States of America, Livermore - California - United States of America, Milpitas - California - United States of America, Oakland - California - United States of America, Palo Alto - California - United States of America, Pleasanton - California - United States of America, San Francisco - California - United States of America, San Jose - California - United States of America, Santa Clara - California - United States of America, Sunnyvale - California - United States of America

About the role

Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at a Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical GMP client site.

This is a fully onsite role in Milpitas, CA Monday-Friday with core hours of about 7am-3:30pm and some overtime as needed.

Must hold valid & active driver's license.

What you'll do

Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.

Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.

BMS experience with Metasys preferred.

Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.

Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.

Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.

Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.

Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.

Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

Strong HVAC/ Mechanical repairs and BMS systems with Metasys preferred.

Universal EPA preferred or the ability to obtain after being hired.

Must hold active & valid drivers license.

Flexibility with hours to work overtime as needed.

Life Sciences/ Pharma Quality, CAPAs, Investigations preferred.

About 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!

Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently 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 compensation range is about $130,000 to $135,000 annual base salary depending on experience. The compensation 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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