Building Engineer - Tuesday to Saturday, 11pm - 8am

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Building Engineer to maintain and repair building systems at a major Dallas facility. You’ll work on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC systems, ensuring reliability and safety while meeting energy efficiency goals.

You will support preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and review system inspections. Strong knowledge of codes, safety procedures, and CMMS usage will help you mentor colleagues and keep operations running

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of related experience.
• Universal EPA/CFC certification preferred; licenses as required by local/state jurisdictions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Experience with CMMS and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC systems.
• Align with codes, regulations, and safety directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain energy management programs and ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Support preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
• Review inspections of building systems to ensure operation within design capabilities.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Fire safety

HVAC

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

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 will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections, onsite at a large facility

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.
• 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 a n 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, PTO, 401k, 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,

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).