Building Engineer - (14:00-22:30)

CBRE; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer for a swing shift at a large pharmaceutical campus in Fremont, CA. You will maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and HVAC systems while upholding safety codes and energy efficiency standards.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections, with emphasis on safe material handling and compliance. Strong problem solving and mentoring are valued as part of CBRE RISE culture.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of related facilities engineering experience.
• Ability to work a swing shift and weekends.
• EPA/CFC certification preferred; other licenses as required.
• Must meet physical requirements (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Experience with CMMS and energy management beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety and HVAC systems.
• Ensure facility systems comply with codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain an energy management program for efficient operation.
• Assist preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials handling and storage.
• Review inspections of building systems and ensure design parameters are met.
• Apply advanced knowledge, mentor others, and support CBRE RISE values.

Job description

About The Role

If you're a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in real estate services onsite at a large pharmaceutical company in Fremont, CA!

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 is a swing shift that will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections.

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm-10:30am

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.
• 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 achieve 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.
• Ability to work a swing shift and on the weekends.
• Universal EPA/ 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 an inquisitive attitude.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, paid time off, 401(k) match, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other Job titles: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician.

AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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 $50 per hour and the maximum salary is $55 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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).