Bldg Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. The role ensures safety, energy efficiency, and adherence to standards in a Virginia facility.

You will support preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior staff while aligning with CBRE’s values and client expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required; 4–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Universal CFC certification preferred and may be required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives related to building operations.
• Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean workplace.
• Review inspections of fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing for operation within design specifications.
• Apply knowledge to accomplish complex tasks and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across disciplines.
• Lead by example and promote CBRE values to reach consensus.
• Impact multiple stakeholder activities within teams and related units.
• Work within broad guidelines and explain sensitive information clearly.

Skills

Judgment

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Universal CFC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBREBuilding Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining andrepairing building system operations and the performance of various areasincluding plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

This job ispart of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They areresponsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs onequipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Performmaintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture,fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems upto applicable standards as assigned.

• Comply with allapplicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directivesrelated to building operations and work safety.

• Maintain anenergy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficientmanner.

• Assist with theimplementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that buildingmachinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergencyrepairs as needed.

• Followdepartmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardousmaterials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

• Review inspectionto building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensureoperation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmentalconditions prescribed by client.

• Apply in-depthknowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplishcomplex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

• Coach othersand share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge ofseveral job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by exampleand model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to buildconsensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

• Impact a rangeof customer, operational, project or service activities within own team andother related teams.

• Work withinbroad guidelines and policies.

• Explaindifficult or sensitive information.

What You’llNeed:

• High SchoolDiploma, 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 beconsidered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licensesas may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management orsupervisory experience preferred.

• Meet thephysical 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 toexercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Willingness totake a new perspective on existing solutions.

• In-depthknowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook,etc.

• Organizationalskills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Sophisticatedmath skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages,fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial realestate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We aredynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who createsignificant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values —respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

Our Values inHiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels theybelong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome allapplications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States withoutthe need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AIUse Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience,skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools tomake hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in theapplication and interview process.

These updatesreflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidateexperience across all postings. I ask you to encourage your teams to beginincorporating the updated statements into all new job adverts immediately -this will help us maintain alignment with our brand tone and hiring values.

About CBREGroup, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companyheadquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate servicesand investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in morethan 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments:Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations);Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, propertymanagement, flex space & experience); Project Management (programmanagement, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments(investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefullyconsiders multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’seducation, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the UnionStationary Engineer position is $31.25 per hour and the maximum salary for the UnionStationary Engineer position is $40.87 per hour. The compensation that isoffered 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Engineer position is $31.25 per hour and the maximum salary for the Building Engineer position is $40.87 per hour. The compensation that is 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 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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affidive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)