Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Engineer in Kansas City to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety components.

The role focuses on ensuring operations meet standards and safety requirements while driving energy efficiency and reliability. The position supports preventive maintenance initiatives, manages emergency repairs, and promotes safe work practices within a dynamic facilities team in the United States.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of job-related experience
• Universal CFC certification preferred
• Ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs or more
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, and control systems.
• Ensure facility systems comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program and optimize system efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance to meet design life expectations and perform emergency repairs.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials storage, usage and disposal.
• Review building system inspections to ensure operation meets design specs.
• Share knowledge and mentor others within the department.
• Lead by example and support CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Energy management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC controls

Building Management Systems

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.
• 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 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.