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Building Automation System Engineer

Job ID

243796

Posted

21-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Digital & Technology/Information Technology, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Santa Rosa - California - United States of America

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ABOUT THE ROLE

CBRE is looking for Commercial Building Automation System Engineers who love keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of one of the world’s most admired and sustainability-focused companies, CBRE is the right place for you.

As a CBRE Building Automation System Engineer, you will provide program oversight in the operation and maintenance of all building automation systems to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. This includes providing on-call response (by phone or in-person) to incidents and emergencies during non-scheduled hours. The on-call team assignment rotates weekly among the Facility Engineering team.

+ Must live within one hour radius of the job site to reliably work schedule/shift.

+ Must be able to respond to emergency situations and customer concerns in the Santa Rosa area.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

+ Maintain a total facilities systems management program which includes all the various connected and separate electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems that are operational in a facility.

+ Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.

+ Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.

+ Oversee scope development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems.

+ Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.

+ Review assigned work orders. Estimate time, and resources, and order necessary materials to complete all repairs.

+ Perform assigned repairs and emergency and preventive maintenance.

+ Complete maintenance and repair records as required.

+ Complete all required and assigned training at a satisfactory level.

+ Participate in all related programs & activities as required. This includes incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment.

+ Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and stop work if required.

+ Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

+ Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

+ Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

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

+ Work within broad guidelines and policies.

+ Explain difficult or sensitive information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of the following:

+ HVAC controls

+ Low Voltage Electrical troubleshooting

+ Control system wiring

+ Monitoring complex building system operations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and trade school or training.

+ Three (3) years of industry experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) Equipment, or PLC (programmable logic controller) programming - OR- 2-year technical/trade school with 1 year of work experience with BAS or low voltage controls.

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

Additional certification in one or more of the following is a plus: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

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.

WHY CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

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

BENEFITS

- Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

- First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

- Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

- Competitive Pay

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The salary range is $48 - $53 per hour. The compensation 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 [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)