Building Engineer

CBRE; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Building Engineer in San Antonio will monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling to ensure reliable operations. You will implement preventive maintenance, comply with codes and safety rules, manage energy usage, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, efficient facilities for clients.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or trade school background with 4-5 years of related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of related experience.
• Universal CFC certification preferred; licenses as required by jurisdiction.
• Strong MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources.
• Willingness to adopt new approaches and perspectives.
• Excellent organizational and mathematical calculation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure facility systems meet applicable standards and codes.
• Maintain an energy management program; improve system efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance program; perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials and maintain a clean workplace.
• Review inspections of fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing for design compliance.
• Apply knowledge to accomplish complex tasks and provide solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge across related disciplines.
• Lead by example and promote CBRE RISE values through collaboration.
• Support various teams and communicate clearly about operating conditions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Judgment

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of related experience

Universal CFC certification

Local/state certifications/licenses as required

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

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).