Building Systems Engineer: Preventive Maintenance & Energy

CBRE HV; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Building Engineer role focuses on monitoring, maintaining and repairing building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and safety disciplines. You will support preventive maintenance, respond to repairs, and help keep facilities compliant with codes and client requirements.

The position emphasizes energy management, safety training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, leadership by example, and using standard procedures to solve complex issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of 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 lifting 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills (percentages, fractions, financial calculations).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Job description

CBRE Building Engineer role focuses on monitoring, maintaining and repairing building systems across plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and safety disciplines. You will support preventive maintenance, respond to repairs, and help keep facilities compliant with codes and client requirements.

The position emphasizes energy management, safety training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, leadership by example, and using standard procedures to solve complex issues.