HVAC Engineer

CBRE; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking an HVAC Engineer to maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for complex commercial HVAC systems, conduct performance testing, and perform scheduled maintenance. The role sits within Engineering and Technical Services.

You will assign tasks, install and calibrate control systems, inspect and maintain HVAC equipment for safe operation and compliance, and lead by example while sharing expertise across teams.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of job-related experience; shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related tools.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to team members and ensure timely completion.
• Install, repair and calibrate control systems for HVAC and related equipment.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC equipment ensuring safe operation and code compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine best course of action.
• Coach others and share knowledge across related disciplines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE HVAC 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. They are 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:

• 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. 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.
• 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.