Senior Facilities Engineer - HVAC, Electrical & Life Safety

CBRE, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to maintain and monitor electrical, HVAC, plumbing and life-safety systems across interior and exterior building assets.

The role involves supervising contractor work, ensuring safety compliance and driving energy-efficient operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with eight+ years of relevant experience, Universal CFC certification, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC, or an equivalent combination.
• Universal CFC certification required; additional certifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC and related areas may be needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and analytical abilities; ability to provide courteous service.
• Physical requirements include lifting heavy loads and climbing stairs/ladders; working knowledge of standard safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on building systems (mechanical/HVAC/plumbing, electrical, fire life safety, lighting, building management and digital controls).
• Oversees and inspects work by outside contractors; coordinates tasks and maintains safety compliance.
• Responds to emergencies, uses work order systems, emails and training portals; maintains documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook

Job description

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to maintain and monitor electrical, HVAC, plumbing and life-safety systems across interior and exterior building assets.

The role involves supervising contractor work, ensuring safety compliance and driving energy-efficient operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with eight+ years of relevant experience, Universal CFC certification, and strong communication and analytical skills.