Night-Shift Building Engineer (Power & HVAC)

CBRE; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

15 days PTO

11 holidays

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer in the Richmond area to monitor, maintain, and repair critical building systems, focusing on electrical infrastructure, HVAC equipment, and facility operations. This role supports safe operation and reliability for electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS, and building controls.

The position requires a strong electrical background, ability to read schematics, and night-shift availability. HVAC Journeyman license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Diploma with 4-5 years of related experience.
• Strong electrical background with experience operating and maintaining switchgear, UPS systems, generators, electrical distribution equipment, and power monitoring systems.
• HVAC Journeyman license or equivalent HVAC technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Previous shift engineer, lead engineer, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work independently on night shift operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb ladders/stairs, and lift or carry 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively in critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, HVAC equipment, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Conduct switching operations and support maintenance activities on medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain critical power infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Ensure building systems operate within design parameters and maintain environmental conditions required by the client.
• Implement and support preventive maintenance programs for electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform emergency repairs and respond to facility and equipment outages as needed.
• Maintain energy management programs and identify opportunities to improve system efficiency.
• Review inspections of fire alarms, HVAC systems, electrical equipment, and plumbing systems to verify proper operation.
• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, safety procedures, and company directives related to building operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians while supporting operational excellence across the facility.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Night shift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC Journeyman license preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Reading schematics

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Building Engineer in the Richmond area to monitor, maintain, and repair critical building systems, focusing on electrical infrastructure, HVAC equipment, and facility operations. This role supports safe operation and reliability for electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS, and building controls.

The position requires a strong electrical background, ability to read schematics, and night-shift availability. HVAC Journeyman license preferred.