HVAC Engineer

CBRE; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks an HVAC Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex HVAC, refrigeration, and steam systems in a hospital environment. You will support critical building operations, central plant equipment, and ensure safe, comfortable spaces for patients and staff.

The role involves preventive maintenance, on-call support, and collaboration with a team of technicians. Candidates should have relevant experience, EPA Refrigerant Certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 45 years in related work.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification (required or ability to obtain).
• Capable of stooping, standing, walking, stairs, and lifting 50 lbs+.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on multiple information sources.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Strong math skills including percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC, refrigeration, steam, and central plant equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls and participate in an on-call rotation with HVAC team.
• Assign tasks to team members; ensure timely completion.
• Install, repair, calibrate control systems for HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Inspect building HVAC equipment for proper operation and code compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine best modification approach.
• Share knowledge and coach others; lead by example.
• Support CBRE RI SE values and build consensus across teams.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information clearly.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/We

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE HVAC Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex HVAC, refrigeration, and heating systems within a hospital environment. This role supports critical building operations, including steam heating systems, air handling equipment, refrigeration units, and central plant infrastructure that help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

About The Role

As a CBRE HVAC Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex HVAC, refrigeration, and heating systems within a hospital environment. This role supports critical building operations, including steam heating systems, air handling equipment, refrigeration units, and central plant infrastructure that help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. 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

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC, refrigeration, steam, and central plant equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls and participate in an on-call rotation while working closely with a team of HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians.
• 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.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification (required or ability to obtain)
• 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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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

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