Senior Building Engineer - HVAC & Facilities

CBRE; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Building Engineer to perform advanced maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment across interior and exterior building areas. You will monitor systems, supervise contractors, and ensure compliance with codes and safety directives.

Responsibilities include energy management, cost control, and accurate work-order documentation while maintaining professional facility spaces and lighting systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with eight or more years in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC.
• Universal CFC certification; additional licenses in electrical, mechanical, HVAC or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC equipment.
• Monitor building systems operations and ensure compliance with codes and safety directives.
• Oversee outside contractors and maintain energy management programs to reduce costs.
• Prepare estimates for time and materials and maintain supplies for tasks.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with coworkers to resolve issues.
• Maintain building lighting, fire detection, life safety, and digital control systems.
• Ensure proper documentation via work orders and training tools.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC

Refrigeration

Building management systems

Digital systems

Microsoft Office Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Universal CFC certification

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Building Engineer to perform advanced maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment across interior and exterior building areas. You will monitor systems, supervise contractors, and ensure compliance with codes and safety directives.

Responsibilities include energy management, cost control, and accurate work-order documentation while maintaining professional facility spaces and lighting systems.