HVAC Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits start 1st of month

Work/life balance

Internal advancement

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Commercial HVAC Engineer to support a large office environment, performing maintenance, repair, and installation on building systems and instruments.

You will work with BMS, supervise operations, and mentor colleagues, ensuring safety and code compliance. This role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and upholding CBRE's values.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Physical ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to exercise judgment from multiple information sources.
• Willingness to adopt new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Knowledge of CMMS and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC/R systems and related instruments.
• Inspect equipment and ensure code compliance and safety.
• Diagnose failures and propose modifications.
• Mentor others and share knowledge across teams within CBRE.
• Work with BMS to supervise and adjust building operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Mentoring

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

BMS

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Know your way around chillers, boilers, and rooftop units? CBRE is looking for Commercial HVAC Engineers who love solving problems and keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?

As a CBRE HVAC Engineer, this position supports a large commercial office environment and requires a highly skilled HVAC technician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks on building systems, equipment, and instruments.

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

• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain electrical, steam, and chilled water systems used for building HVAC/R systems and equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges, and control components.
• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure accurate operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.
• Fix equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.
• Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields 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.
• Work with BMS routinely to supervise, adjust, and tackle building.
• Diagnose and repair self-contained refrigeration equipment such as 4°C, -20°C, and -80°C units.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience required, with 4-5 years of job-related experience. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and CMMS
• Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude..

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, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Work/life balance
• Competitive Pay

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.

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