HVAC Building Engineer

CBRE; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an HVAC Building Engineer to maintain complex mechanical and electrical equipment for world-class facilities in Clarksville, TN. You will perform proactive maintenance, testing, and repairs on HVAC systems ensuring peak performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 4–5 years of HVAC experience, EPA Universal certification, and strong knowledge of maintenance protocols. Join CBRE’s Engineering and Technical Services team and contribute to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• Strong HVAC knowledge with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting/repairs experience.
• EPA Universal certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for complex HVAC systems and perform proactive performance testing.
• Assign tasks, supervise team members, and ensure duties are completed timely.
• Inspect, repair, adjust, service, and calibrate control systems and related instruments.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and propose optimal modification solutions.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Skills

HVAC experience

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

EPA Universal certification

Job description

Elevate Your Career with CBRE - Join a Fortune 500 Leader!

As a CBRE HVAC Building Engineer, you will be the backbone of our facility’s infrastructure, ensuring the seamless operation of critical systems for a world-class corporate environment. This isn’t just about turning wrenches; it’s about maintaining peak building performance, managing sophisticated mechanical assets, and acting as a professional technical expert for the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. If you thrive in a fast-paced technical setting and take pride in operational excellence, you'll find a supportive team and plenty of room to grow your engineering career.

About The Role

As a CBRE HVAC Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment for complex commercial HVAC systems by conducting proactive performance testing and ongoing scheduled maintenance. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Assign tasks to team members.
• Ensure all duties are done in a timely manner.
• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain electric or pneumatic control systems used for building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges, and control components.
• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and 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

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

• 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.
• Strong working knowledge and HVAC experience
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting/repairs experience
• EPA Universal required

OTHER SKILLS And/or ABILITIES

• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and the ability to 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 the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Benefits

• 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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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).