Building Engineer 2nd shift

CBRE HV; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety components. You will support preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

The role emphasizes energy management, problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to sustain equipment efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• Must meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs), ability to lift 50 lbs+.
• Ability to exercise judgment from multiple information sources.
• Baseline proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in shift management or supervisory roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life-safety, and control systems; keep facilities compliant with standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Maintain energy management programs to optimize system efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow safety policies for storage and handling of hazardous materials; maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Review building system inspections (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) to ensure operation within design specs.
• Apply standard principles to solve complex tasks and share knowledge with the team.
• Lead by example and support CBRE RISE values; foster consensus and collaboration.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Judgment based on analysis

Experience in supervisory roles

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Trade school diploma

Tools

Universal CFC certification

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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

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Our Values in Hiring

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