Hospital Building Systems Lead Engineer

CBRE, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. in Temple, TX is seeking a Sr Building Engineer to oversee the operation of a hospital campus. You will direct daily maintenance work orders, lead a hands-on team for HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems, and drive a strong preventive maintenance program to maximize uptime.

You will monitor BAS systems for energy efficiency, coordinate with contractors, and respond to emergencies while ensuring life-safety and regulatory compliance across the campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma; 5–8 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage team workflows, and make independent decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role (stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting 50 lbs+).
• Innovative mentality to develop methods beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions with broad impact on the business.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance workflows and serve as escalation point for the engineering team.
• Perform hands-on maintenance of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, facilities).
• Lead and execute a robust preventive maintenance program to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Monitor BAS platforms to manage environmental conditions and energy efficiency.
• Oversee third-party contractors including scheduling, access, and quality audits.
• Respond as primary on-site for facility emergencies and critical failures.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, life safety codes and safety protocols.
• Travel to local satellite facilities when needed to support operational standards across the campus.
• Interact professionally with clients, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Coach others to deepen knowledge across the function.
• Lead by example aligning with CBRE RISE values.
• Contribute to achieving multi-discipline objectives.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to influence stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance workflows

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Trade school

Tools

BAS platforms

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

CBRE, Inc. in Temple, TX is seeking a Sr Building Engineer to oversee the operation of a hospital campus. You will direct daily maintenance work orders, lead a hands-on team for HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems, and drive a strong preventive maintenance program to maximize uptime.

You will monitor BAS systems for energy efficiency, coordinate with contractors, and respond to emergencies while ensuring life-safety and regulatory compliance across the campus.