Building Engineer (Water Treatment) Job ID 219535 Posted 13-May-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) San Jose - California - United States of America, Santa Clara - California - United States of America ABOUT THE ROLE As a CBRE Building Engineer (Water Treatment Operator), you will focus on the operation of the Acid Waste Neutralizer (AWN) system. 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. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Clean tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water) + Repair and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand- and power tools + Test water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and conductivity meter + Dump chemicals such as polymer into tanks to coagulate impurities and reduce acidity + Maintain equipment and plant areas by painting, weeding, gardening, repairing machinery, and replacing parts + Record data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure + Inspect records, observe conditions, make calculations to determine whether the plant is working effectively + Predict necessary maintenance and facility needs to ensure continued effective operation of the plant, and explain to supervisor, Keysight EHS, auditors and regulatory personnel what the plant does and the data recorded as evidence of regulatory compliance + Understand advanced processes and the impact of feed water quality on production and finished water quality + Operate, monitor, and maintain AWT processes, such as membrane systems and advanced oxidation + Ensure permit compliance + Responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory reports + Responsible for ensuring safety planning, procedures and team safety meetings are completed to keep team members safe **WHAT YOU'LL DO** Control treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for industrial use and operate the following: + electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant and dumps specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, polymer, and fluoride into water, or adjusts automatic chemical injection regulators to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. + agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to bottom of tank, valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities, pumps to move purified water into water mains, (monitor) panel board and SCADA HMI and controls to regulator flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water. **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. + 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. **CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES** Preferred certification in two or more of the following: Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC and Refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair as well as CFC Certification. **OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES** 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. 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.) **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 CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The salary range is $40 - $43 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com 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)