Building Engineer

CBRE, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and related areas. You will ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with codes and client requirements.

The role covers preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. You will collaborate with teams to uphold CBRE’s service excellence and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire life safety and control systems.
• Keep facility and building systems in compliance with applicable standards.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives for building operations.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure efficient operation of systems.
• Assist with preventive maintenance to meet or exceed rated life; perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; keep workplace clean and safe.
• Review building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure proper operation within design conditions.
• Apply advanced knowledge to accomplish complex tasks and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and help build consensus within CBRE teams; support CBRE RISE values.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within the team and related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies; explain difficult or sensitive information.

Job description

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values, respect, integrity, service and excellence and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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.

Disclaimers

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

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 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.