What You’ll Do
As a Building Engineer at CBRE, you’ll help keep building systems operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll apply your hands-on technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment, perform repairs, support preventive maintenance, and maintain a high standard of building performance.
- Maintain and Repair Building Systems: Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire protection, life safety, and building control systems. Help ensure facility equipment and building systems meet applicable standards and operational requirements.
- Ensure Safe, Compliant Operations: Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, and CBRE directives related to building operations, maintenance practices, and workplace safety.
- Support Energy Efficiency: Maintain an energy management program and help ensure building systems operate as efficiently as possible.
- Perform Preventive and Emergency Maintenance: Assist with implementing preventive maintenance programs designed to extend equipment life and ensure building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated service life. Respond to emergencies and perform repairs as needed.
- Maintain a Safe Work Environment: Follow departmental procedures for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
- Inspect and Troubleshoot Equipment: Review inspections of building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to verify that equipment operates within design capabilities and maintains the environmental conditions required by the client.
- Apply Technical Expertise: Use in-depth knowledge of standard engineering principles, maintenance techniques, and procedures to complete complex assignments, troubleshoot challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
- Share Knowledge and Support Team Development: Coach colleagues, share in-depth knowledge of your primary job discipline, and apply a broad understanding of other disciplines within the function.
- Lead by Example: Demonstrate behaviors aligned with CBRE’s RISE values. Help build consensus, collaborate with others, and influence teams toward effective solutions and shared goals.
- Contribute to Building Operations: Make an impact across customer service, daily operations, projects, and maintenance activities within your team and related teams.
- Work Independently Within Established Guidelines: Exercise sound judgment while working within broad company guidelines, procedures, and policies.
- Communicate Technical Information: Clearly explain complex, difficult, or sensitive information to support effective decision-making and smooth building operations.
What You’ll Need
- Education & Experience: High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
- Certifications: Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certifications or licenses may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
- Leadership Experience: Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting or carrying heavy loads of 50 pounds or more.
- Technical Judgment: Ability to exercise sound judgment by analyzing information from multiple sources and determining appropriate solutions.
- Problem-Solving: Willingness to challenge conventional approaches and consider new perspectives when evaluating existing solutions.
- Computer Skills: In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Organization & Curiosity: Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset to investigate issues, identify opportunities, and support effective building maintenance.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform moderately complex calculations, including percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
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 job application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or by telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) or +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
What You’ll Need
- Education & Experience: High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
- Certifications: Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certifications or licenses may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
- Leadership Experience: Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting or carrying heavy loads of 50 pounds or more.
- Technical Judgment: Ability to exercise sound judgment by analyzing information from multiple sources and determining appropriate solutions.
- Problem-Solving: Willingness to challenge conventional approaches and consider new perspectives when evaluating existing solutions.
- Computer Skills: In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Organization & Curiosity: Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset to investigate issues, identify opportunities, and support effective building maintenance.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform moderately complex calculations, including percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
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).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)