Sr Building Engineer

CBRE; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Phone

Laptop

Uniform

Tools

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Work/Life balance

Job summary

CBRE in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Building Engineer responsible for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to keep facilities running smoothly. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor operations, and apply specialized site knowledge with autonomy.

Ideal candidates have strong maintenance background, universal CFC certification, and the ability to manage energy programs and coordinate with vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with eight years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC.
• Universal CFC certification required; additional certs in related trades are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, monitor, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building equipment.
• Oversee outside contractors and ensure work meets safety and code requirements.
• Maintain energy management programs to minimize operating costs.
• Prepare estimates for tasks and manage supplies and materials.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with team to ensure continuous operation.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budgeting basics

Education

High school diploma or GED with HVAC experience

Universal CFC certification

Certifications in electrical/mechanical/HVAC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Work order systems

Job description

About The Role

Join CBRE as a Senior Building Engineer, where your expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems keeps our facilities running smoothly. You’ll perform advanced maintenance and repairs, monitor building operations, and apply specialized knowledge unique to the site—all with the autonomy to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operate, maintain, monitor, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
• Maintain the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepare estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintain adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Perform work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Perform specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Perform inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
• Use pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training. Respond to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

What You’ll Need

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Use personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

WHY CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, holiday pay, and more

Company vehicle, gas card, phone, laptop, uniform and tools.

Work/Life balance: 40-45 hours a week

DISCLAIMERS

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Other common titles:

• California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The salary range is $40 - $45 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

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

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).