Union Engineer (Watch Engineer / Blue seal)
Job ID
266593
Posted
21-May-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Summit - New Jersey - United States of America
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as a Stationary Engineer operating and maintaining stationary engines and equipment such as steam engines, boilers, air compressors, generators, turbines, and refrigeration equipment.
Performs Stationary engineer duties as needed.
Records data (temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, water levels, etc.), reading dials, gauges, and manuals.
Observe, set parameters and make control modifications to all plant equipment, alarms, fire detection system, via computer software and building automation systems.
Responsible and knowledgeable of high voltage / switch gear.
Performs electrical circuit switching without supervision.
Analyze maintenance problems including emergencies and coordinates activities regarding repairs.
Must be proficient in all plant systems (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC electronics, building automation systems, high voltage electrical, switch gear, and all types of lab systems.
Must be knowledgeable of all building automation control systems.
Performs trending, point changes system troubleshooting, and performs additional tasks and functions as required.
Must be capable of diagnosing and making repairs in the field. Applicants must have working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn and operate new state of the art computer functions.
Additional factors: Rotating shift work is required.
Maintains shift coverage as needed.
Coordinates equipment repairs and troubleshooting with the Sr. Maintenance Mechanic HVAC
Ensure all required forms to be filled out per the direction of management
Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to start or shut down equipment.
Conducts safety tests and periodically inspects repairs, adjusts, and lubricates equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance of equipment as required
Records and reports actions taken and feeds chemicals and caustics into systems and devices.
Performs basic water treatment test - Observes the results of water tests.
Follows all CBRE and regulatory agency policies and may be required to hold a license issued by a state or municipality that restricts the kinds of equipment operated to specified types and sizes.
Operates a computer, telephone, and maintenance tools and equipment.
What you'll need
It is agreed that the qualifications for Stationary Engineer at the Murray Hill, New Jersey location will include the possession of a NJ High Pressure Steam Blue Seal Operator's License.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The negotiated rate for the Union Engineer position is paying up to $45.88 per hour.
Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.
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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