Union Relief Engineer - Life Sciences Client Site Job ID 234047 Posted 02-Sep-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) East Hanover - New Jersey - United States of America Position requires a State of New Jersey Red Seal Operating Power Plant license or a Blue Seal License with the understanding that the applicant will obtain a Red Seal within a year. **About the Role** The Relief Operating Engineer performs maintenance activities on steam production and HVAC equipment on a regular day shift basis. The Relief Operating Engineer also provides coverage for Watch Operating Engineers, during absences, for the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant. The coverage will be on a rotating shift per the schedule of the absent Watch Operating Engineer. **What you’ll do** + Observe, maintain, and repair steam plant, water treatment, and HVAC equipment to ensure + proper operation and compliance to site requirements. + Read meters, gauges, and recording devices, document operational parameters, to comply with EPA and DEP regulations, and site requirements. + Perform preventative maintenance activities on steam plant, water treatment, and HVAC equipment. + Oversee third party vendor service activities to ensure work is performed safely and appropriately. + Receive fuel, chemical, and parts deliveries. + Move equipment and parts with the use of a pallet jack or forklift truck. + Will be called upon to occasionally work overtime as required by workload. **What you’ll need** + Minimum of 2-4 years experience in the operation of a high-pressure steam plant. + Ability to bring boilers and associated equipment on-line and off-line in a safe manner. + Perform and monitor plant steam equipment to identify abnormalities. + Understand, perform testing, and adjust boiler water chemistry to meet operational requirements. + Must possess a State of New Jersey Red Seal Operating Power Plant license or a Blue Seal License with the understanding that the applicant will obtain a Red Seal within a year. + Ability to work outside of normal shift rotation during Watch Operating Engineer absences. **Why CBRE?** CBRE is the premier provider of Facility Management services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits (managed for this position through the Collective Bargaining Agreement), including overtime pay, shift premium pay, and comprehensive training for professional growth. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. · The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Relief Engineer position is $94,120 annually [or $45.25 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). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)