Building Engineer Jobs in Connecticut

INTRODUCTION

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Building Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building operating systems for a corporate headquarters building in Westport, CT. Reliability of critical building services is essential. Must have reliable transportation and be available for after-hour emergency calls.

Essential Job Duties:

- Responsible for the operation, preventative maintenance and energy efficiency of the building’s base building and tenant MEP systems. Must have a sound working knowledge of all building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, fire protection and security systems to ensure 24/7 operations and to be able to act upon and resolve any disruption in building services.
- Conduct periodic general preventative maintenance on the building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. This involves the inspection and maintenance of all critical building systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Experience with Mitsubishi Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pump Systems required.
- Experience with Schneider EcoStruxure BMS System including all BMS controls for heating and cooling systems (i.e., AHUs, VRFs, ERUs, CRAC Units and Exhaust Fan Systems); and monitoring incoming power, UPS, ATS and Emergency Generator supporting Client’s critical environments is required.
- Experience managing and operating Lutron Lighting System required.
- Manage and coordinate third-party contractors, vendors or OEMs for preventative maintenance of critical building components and systems as directed.
- Observe and maintain Client office standards for critical environments, participate in accepting and equipment commissioning for capital replacements or project work.
- Conduct general building maintenance as needed.
- Responsible for assigned work orders and timely completion of tenant requests in accordance with CMMS priority codes and KPIs.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures and prepare and maintain maintenance logs and records. Be familiar with and conform with any written operating procedures associated with the site.
- Coordinate contractor, tenant and management approvals for work orders that require the use of an outside contractor. Maintain log of work order details.
- Perform all assigned work to ensure the safety of the building’s tenants and the continuous operation of the site.
- Assist in snow and ice clearing operations, including the coordination of plowing and salting activities by outside vendors.
- Maintain organized building files.
- Travel to other buildings as needed.
- May perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- HVAC License D1/D2 or S1/S2; or Electrician License CT E1/E2 required.
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 10 years previous building operations engineering experience.
- Must be CFC certified.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
- Proficient computer and e-mail skills.
- Holds any necessary/required licenses.
- Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.