Building Engineer

CBRE; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO (paid time off)

401k

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer in Missouri to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and controls. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and energy efficiency, with on-site work Monday–Friday and occasional on-call shifts.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, system inspections, and repairs to boilers, chillers, and related equipment. A high school diploma or trade schooling plus 4–5 years of experience is required, along

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or trade school diploma required, with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Universal EPA certification preferred; other facilities-type certifications may help.
• Experience with plant maintenance (boilers & chillers) and solid mechanical/plumbing skills.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, 50 lb+ lift).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and basic arithmetic for financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, and control systems to keep facilities up to standards.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems run efficiently.
• Support preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Review building systems like fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing for reliability.
• Share expertise and lead by example within the team.

Education

High School Diploma or trade school diploma

Tools

EPA certification

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. (To include boilers and chillers)

This role is on site Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 3:30 with occasional on call.

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.

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 EPA certification is preferred. Other facilities type certifications/ licenses as may be helpful as well.
• To be successful in this role, the candidate should have experience with \"plant maintenance.\" (i.e. boilers & chillers, solid mechanical and plumbing skills)
• 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.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader incommercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

• 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'sunique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificialintelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidatesdisclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).