Building Engineer

CBRE; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. You’ll support preventive maintenance, ensure safety, and help optimize energy use while complying with applicable codes and client requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork within CBRE's Engineering and Technical Services, applying technical knowledge to complex tasks and coaching others toward best practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 4–5 years related experience considered in lieu of diploma.
• Universal CFC certification preferred; wastewater certificate required or must be attained within 6 months.
• Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment across multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
• Ensure building operations comply with codes, regulations and safety directives.
• Maintain an energy management program to optimize efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials handling and storage.
• Review inspections of fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing for design compliance.
• Share knowledge and lead by example within CBRE RISE values.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school diploma

Universal CFC certification preferred

Wastewater Operator Certificate required or within 6 months

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.

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. Wastewater Operator Certificate required or will need to attain within 6 months of hire.
• 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 youjoin CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact. 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 tochart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

OurValues in Hiring

At CBRE,we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. Wevalue diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

ApplicantAI Use Disclosure

We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.

AboutCBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 andS&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercialreal estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The companyhas more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees)serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through fourbusiness segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgageserving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilitiesmanagement, property management, flex space & experience); ProjectManagement (program management, project management, cost consulting); RealEstate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit ourwebsite at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Building Engineer position is $68,000.00 annually [or $32.69 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Building Engineer position is $90,000.00 annually [or $43.27 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).