Building Engineer

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

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer to maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems at a large commercial facility. You will ensure safety, energy efficiency, and compliance while supporting preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

The role requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or trade school, and CMMS and Microsoft Office skills. The job is onsite with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 4–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Universal CFC certification preferred; licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to work onsite in Beaverton, OR; no visa sponsorship needed now or in future.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furnishings, fire life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and energy standards; support preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Manage classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation for air shipments of dangerous goods per IATA.
• Maintain energy management programs; optimize system efficiency.
• Assist in implementing preventive maintenance and ensure equipment operates within design specs.
• Follow policies for safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean workplace.
• Review building system inspections (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for proper operation.
• Mentor others and lead by example in CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CMMS experience

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Judgment under analysis

Willingness to adapt

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

Universal CFC certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role:

If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in real estate services.

As a CBRE Building Engineer,

You will be involved in maintaining and repairing building systems—including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC—while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. This role will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections, onsite at a large commercial facility.

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.
• Ensure compliance with IATA hazardous goods shipping & receiving regulations by managing classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation for air shipments of dangerous goods.
• Align 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 advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values to foster collaboration and consensus.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience. 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.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and prior CMMS experience preferred
• Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated 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.

Why CBRE?

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/life balance
• Competitive Pay

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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

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