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Facilities Engineer onsite in Indianapolis, IN

Job ID

215832

Posted

15-Apr-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant 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, demonstrating 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.

About the role

As a CBRE Facilities Engineer, you will serve as the Facility’s Engineering Domain Expert (SME) by using a proactive multi-functional approach to improve operations across the headquarters facility. Additionally, responsible for the CMMS system, including data integrity, application support, and training at the headquarters facility.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing Facility/Utility systems technical support, preventive maintenance development, spare parts strategy, and oversight of repairs on equipment and systems.

What you’ll do

Monitor, analyze, and resolve system and infrastructure problems of critical operational systems

Review system operations to ensure that laboratories are meeting operating standards. Including air flow/balancing, emergency power, etc to ensure operator safety.

Define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset's maintenance plan including predictive and preventative maintenance based on manufacturer’s recommendations and operational requirements.

Review equipment operations via BMS and other platforms to proactively identify potential problems and provide recommended resolutions.

Apply knowledge of facilities operations and equipment to provide site improvement plans into annual capital/business planning process

Review potential projects and determine feasibility based on customer provided scope

Collaborate on site projects to ensure alignment with regulations and standards

Partner with client Health & Safety team to ensure alignment and consistency to corporate operating policies and standards

Solve, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment problems using reliability principles.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus by providing solution alternatives and collaborate to reach an agreement.

Help the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines between the site and corporate standards

Exercise judgment for recommended solutions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.

Clearly communicate potential issues and solutions, while supporting with central engineering team for alignment on resolution

Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide new points of view and solutions.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's (Engineering) Degree required with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Familiarity with facility and utility systems such as HVAC, Chilled water and steam distribution systems and BMS systems 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.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with problem-solving ability.

Proficient in maintenance management systems & software (SAP Preferred)

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.

**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 [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)