Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems in a data center environment. The role covers mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and control systems with a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

You will ensure code compliance, energy efficiency, and safe operations while supporting preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed. Strong MS Office skills and a physical ability to lift 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Universal CFC certification preferred.
• Certifications/licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, and life-safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintain energy management programs and optimize system efficiency.
• Assist preventive maintenance to meet design life; perform emergency repairs.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials storage, use and disposal.
• Review building systems inspections (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for proper operation.
• Share knowledge with team and mentor others; lead by example.
• Support CBRE RISE values and work with cross-functional teams.
• Explain technical information clearly to stakeholders.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This position is working in a data center of a major retailer - hours will be M-F 7-4PM.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• 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. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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