ES Bldg Optimization Engineer

at  CBRE

Posted
22-Mar-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Brookfield - Wisconsin - 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
The purpose of this position is to organize and analyze data (typically HVAC, controls, and meter data) and work with facility teams and executive sponsors to discuss the findings of the analytics platform for single and multi-site locations under our building optimization services. This position also provides monthly performance reports and identifies cost avoidance opportunities to reduce energy and gain operational efficiencies. Where applicable, this position also makes changes to control system programming and updates sequences as needed

What you’ll do

• Works to gather information and data for use in optimization and fault detection platforms.
• Builds data presentations including visualizations, tables, and written reports.
• Develops and maintains positive and long-term relationships with clients.
• Investigate and prioritize analytical anomalies and provide direction and resolution to remedy undesirable building conditions.
• Solve control system logic to identify root cause and implement corrective measures where possible.
• Identifies and advises repair and maintenance work with respect to fault detection and diagnostics in concert with other internal CBRE|ESI teams as well as with direct clients.
• Provide coaching and training to clients in the use of the control software and analytical tools where applicable.
• Ensure alignment to functional policies, processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the overall quality of the work of the functional team.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with internal/external customers, subcontractors, vendors, and engineers.
• Keep the Building Optimization Manager advised of major developments.
• Find opportunities to improve procedures, productivity, and efficiency.
• Works in conjunction with the Operation Support Center and Application Development Team on the execution of Services.
• Provides mentoring, training and guidance to Building Optimization Engineers.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 3-5 years’ experience in HVAC controls and/or mechanical systems application and design. Accredited 4 or 5 year HVAC apprenticeship would also be acceptable.
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in HVAC and automation system control and mechanical and automatic control application, or a proven ability in a related technical field plus two years of experience in the trades and/or mechanical contracting field, or application programming and development
• Read and understand HVAC/R and process mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, etc.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and database management ; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with data management tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Niagara N4 certified, preferred.

Why CBRE?

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

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.!
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• 40-45 hours a week
• Competitive Pay

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter

• Works to gather information and data for use in optimization and fault detection platforms.
• Builds data presentations including visualizations, tables, and written reports.
• Develops and maintains positive and long-term relationships with clients.
• Investigate and prioritize analytical anomalies and provide direction and resolution to remedy undesirable building conditions.
• Solve control system logic to identify root cause and implement corrective measures where possible.
• Identifies and advises repair and maintenance work with respect to fault detection and diagnostics in concert with other internal CBRE|ESI teams as well as with direct clients.
• Provide coaching and training to clients in the use of the control software and analytical tools where applicable.
• Ensure alignment to functional policies, processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the overall quality of the work of the functional team.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with internal/external customers, subcontractors, vendors, and engineers.
• Keep the Building Optimization Manager advised of major developments.
• Find opportunities to improve procedures, productivity, and efficiency.
• Works in conjunction with the Operation Support Center and Application Development Team on the execution of Services.
• Provides mentoring, training and guidance to Building Optimization Engineers