Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chevy Chase (MD); 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 including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.

This role supports preventive maintenance programs and ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards while optimizing energy use. The successful candidate will bring 4–5 years of relevant experience, a High school diploma or trade diploma, and may possess Universal CFC certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Universal CFC certification preferred; licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and safety directives.
• Manage energy usage and optimize system efficiency.
• Assist preventive maintenance to meet design life; perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow safety policies for storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Review building systems to ensure operation meets design and environmental requirements.
• Apply advanced knowledge to complete complex tasks and provide solutions.
• Mentor others and share expertise across related disciplines.
• Lead by example, align with CBRE RISE values and build consensus when needed.
• Impact activities across teams and operate within established guidelines.

Skills

MS Office

Math skills

Judgment & decision-making

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED/trade school diploma

Universal CFC certification preferred

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

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.