Sr Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Phone

Laptop

Uniform and tools

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems across our facilities. You will perform advanced maintenance, monitor operations, and apply site-specific expertise with autonomy to impact performance.

This on-site role requires strong troubleshooting, coordination with contractors, and a focus on energy efficiency and safety. Excellent communication and budgeting awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with eight years of experience in electrical, refrigeration and/or HVAC, or equivalent.
• Universal CFC certification required; additional certifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration systems, or related fields preferred.
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills; able to present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Follow all codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations and safety.
• Operate, maintain, monitor and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building systems.
• Maintain property appearance and engineering spaces; manage lighting systems and energy use.
• Prepare estimates for tasks and ensure materials and supplies are available.
• Oversee and inspect work by outside contractors (HVAC, plumbing, remodeling, etc.).
• Perform complex tasks on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related trades; inspect building systems.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Mechanical knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Work order software

Microsoft Office / Outlook

PDA / mobile device

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.

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