About the Role:
As a CBRE Electrical Engineer, you will provide design and engineering support for power, energy, and infrastructure projects.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You'll Do:
Prepare electrical designs and perform calculations in support of water, environmental, advanced manufacturing, and energy brands. Incorporate all manufacturing technical requirements and specifications.
Verify the integrity and precision of electrical SLDs (Single Line Diagrams) for various data center architectures.
Work with engineers to construct and manage system logic in SmartSLD to facilitate precise electrical system simulations.
Partner with site-level DCOps teams to facilitate the deployment of SmartSLD.
Develop and conduct training programs for engineers and technicians to ensure effective platform utilization.
Offer consistent troubleshooting and technical assistance to platform users.
Help produce and validate site-specific templates and SLDs.
Collect user feedback to drive platform bug fixes and functional enhancements.
Validate integrity and precision of fire alarms systems.
Leverage artificial intelligence and automation to streamline workflows, predict risks, automate scheduling, and optimize resource allocation.
Create conceptual and feasibility reports, cost estimations, detailed design drawings, and grounding and surge protection evaluations.
Oversee electrical-focused projects and design tasks on large, electrical, and non-electrical projects.
Perform power system studies on industrial and utility systems, including grounding, lightning protection, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
Assist with project scheduling and help to monitor project budget and timeline.
Recommend safety improvements and adhere to all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to power, energy, and infrastructure projects.
Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
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.
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid Driver's License required.
Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering in highly preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) is preferred.
Visualization skills are a plus.
Knowledge of Project Management Methodologies is 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.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
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 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
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.
CBRE's Data Center Solutions is the world's only fully integrated data center real estate firm, offering global strategy, acquisition and disposition representation, project management, and facilities management from a single provider. We serve 40% of the Fortune 100's data centers, spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary markets across the globe. As an employer of choice, we heavily invest in our people to best serve these state-of-the-art facilities by offering mission critical and leadership training.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 (Fortune #128 as of 2025) and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at http://www.cbre.com .
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.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Mechatronics & Robotics Tech position is $65,312.00 annually [or $31.40 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Mechatronics & Robotics Tech position is $73,008.00 annually [or $35.10 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
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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