Building Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain and repair building systems—mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC—at a large commercial facility in Irvine. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections on site.

You will ensure compliance with safety codes, energy standards, and company directives while mentoring others and leading by cb x CBRE RISE values. The position offers room for growth within a global real estate services leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years in maintenance.
• Universal CFC certification preferred.
• Certifications/licenses as required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards.
• Align with codes, regs, and directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems operate efficiently.

Skills

CFC certification

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be involved in maintaining and repairing building systems—including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC—while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. This role will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections, onsite at a large commercial facility.

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.
• Ensure compliance with IATA hazardous goods shipping & receiving regulations by managing classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation for air shipments of dangerous goods.
• Align 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 advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values to foster collaboration and consensus.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience. 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.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and prior CMMS experience preferred
• Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

BENEFITS

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Work/life balance
• Competitive Pay

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