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Facility Engineer-Focus on Clean Utilities, HVAC, & Electrical (Degreed Engineer)- Pharmaceutical/Life Science-Durham, NC

Job ID

218999

Posted

07-May-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Durham - North Carolina - 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.

Join CBRE

Get ready for an outstanding career with CBRE! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and other excellent perks such as career growth and longevity!

About the role

Plans, implements, coordinates and leads all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management to support all site HVAC, Electrical and Clean/ Dirty Utilities.

What You’ll Do:

+ All Facilities assets and infrastructure including Clean Utilities, Logistics, and the Central Utility Plant

+ Lead Root Cause Analysis for any Central Utility alarm investigation and deviations

+ Liaise with client's Engineers and Leadership team as needed

Emergency Response / Fire Systems

+ Lead on emergency response issues where there is an electrical/mechanical problem.

Equipment Maintenance

+ Optimize Preventative Maintenance and Job Plans

+ Provide support to maintenance team with repairs/troubleshooting

+ Support training and skills development of CBRE technicians. Introduce new maintenance techniques and technology

+ Review problem assets, conduct failure analysis

+ Review/approve LOTO procedures, responsible for CBRE LOTO events.

Fume

+ Participate in client FUME and operational meetings as appropriate

+ Align scheduled outages with Manufacturing and Site Leadership, request outages when needed

Trackwise / Compliance

+ Lead adherence to client's SOP’s and engineering requirements

+ Support change management activities via Trackwise

+ Review/approve Trackwise submissions

+ Partner with CBRE Quality to lead or support investigations and CAPA’s

+ Lead investigations and develop countermeasures and improvements to prevent recurrence

Capital Planning

+ CBRE Lead on providing input and supporting data

Continuous Improvement Lead

+ Lead data analysis/trending, streamlining/Lean approaches, cost savings

Project Support

+ Primary CBRE representative with Project Management for client's assets.

+ Participate in project meetings, represent IFM, assist in scheduling IFM resources, speak to electrical and mechanical concerns.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 or more years of job-related experience.

Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mentality.

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!

Disclaimers

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

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

**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)