Building Engineer - Sunday to Thursday, 3pm to 12am

CBRE; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life-safety components in Plano, TX. You will support preventive maintenance programs, ensure safety compliance, and optimize energy use.

You will also lead by example, coach colleagues, and apply CBRE's RISE values while staying aligned with local codes and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire and life safety systems.
• Adherence to codes, regulations and safety directives.
• Energy management and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Ensure building systems operate to design specifications and safety standards.
• Support energy management to run systems efficiently.
• Assist with preventive maintenance plans and emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow policies for storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Review building system inspections (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for operation within design specs.
• Share knowledge and coach team on job disciplines and promote CBRE RISE values.
• Lead by example and work with others to reach consensus and deliver results.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, and service activities within teams.
• Explain complex information clearly.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Energy management

Preventive maintenance

Team coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school diploma (preferred)

Universal CFC certification (preferred)

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 inpsection 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)