Building Engineer

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

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer in Virginia to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and more, ensuring operations meet client standards. You will support preventive maintenance and respond to emergencies.

Knowledge of codes and safety, energy efficiency programs, and the ability to coordinate with teams will be essential. Overtime and on-call shifts may apply, with weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and safety practices.
• Ability to implement preventive maintenance programs and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, and life-safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and company safety directives.
• Maintain energy management practices to optimize system efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs to meet equipment life expectations and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Review building system inspections (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) to ensure operations meet design specs.
• Apply standard principles to complex assignments and provide practical solutions.
• Share knowledge with colleagues and foster learning across disciplines.
• Lead by example and help build consensus within CBRE teams.
• Impact a range of client, operational, and service activities within the team and related groups.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies; communicate difficult information clearly.

Skills

Building systems

Preventive maintenance

HVAC

Electrical work

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Energy management

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.

Schedules will be determined based on the needs of the team. Some overtime may be required, as well as “on call” for emergencies. Days and shifts offered may include a weekend day (Saturday and/or Sunday).

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.