HVAC Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an HVAC Engineer to maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for complex commercial HVAC systems, performing proactive testing and scheduled maintenance.

The role involves inspecting and troubleshooting HVAC control systems, calibrating instruments, and ensuring compliance with codes and safety while mentoring teammates and exemplifying CBRE RISE values.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of related HVAC experience.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and perform required movements.
• Experience with control systems and calibration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to team members and ensure timely completion.
• Install, repair, calibrate, and maintain HVAC control systems and related instruments.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC equipment for codes and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and propose modifications.
• Share knowledge and mentor others in the discipline.
• Lead by example following CBRE RISE values.
• Impact activities within the team and related teams.
• Explain complex information clearly.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calibration instruments

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.