Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer in Bellevue to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and safety equipment. The role covers preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and energy management across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will apply diagnostic skills to complex systems, mentor teammates, and help CBRE deliver reliable operations while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications/licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions (e.g., CFC preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret codes and safety guidelines, and navigate blueprints or plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain energy management programs and ensure efficient operation of systems.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Inspect building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) to meet design specs and client environmental requirements.
• Apply standard principles and techniques to complex tasks and provide practical solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across related disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example, promote CBRE RISE values, and help align teams to decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

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 job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

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 inpsection 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.