Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major real estate services and investment firm is seeking a Building Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining building systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and adhering to safety regulations. Key responsibilities include performing repairs across multiple systems, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and fostering a safe workplace. This role is ideal for those with experience in mechanical and plumbing systems, along with a commitment to high safety and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems maintenance.
• Ability to comply with safety regulations and codes.
• Previous experience with energy management programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and repair building systems operations.
• Perform mechanical and structural repairs as required.
• Ensure efficient operation of all systems per client directives.

Skills

Maintenance and repairs

Emergency repairs

Energy management

Knowledge of building systems

Coaching and leading others

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 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.