Sr. Building Engineer

CBRE; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Internal advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Building Engineer to monitor complex building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life safety. This role supports a new facility launch, asset inventory, and preventive maintenance planning.

The ideal candidate has strong BMS/BAS experience, HVAC certifications, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call rotation and the opportunity to influence life-cycle decisions for critical equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5–8 years of related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Universal EPA/CFC certification required.
• Experience with BAS & BMS.
• Additional certifications in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or related areas.
• Meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and carrying heavy loads).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong math skills for complex calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate time/materials to complete repairs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Develop an energy management program for efficient operation.
• Oversee work by outside contractors and respond to inquiries.
• Implement preventive maintenance to meet equipment life expectations.
• Review inspections of building systems and confirm design conditions.
• Apply advanced knowledge to improve methods and processes.
• Coach others to build expertise across the function.
• Lead by example in CBRE RISE values and collaborate with multi-discipline teams.
• Contribute to new products, processes, and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced problem solving

Strong math skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Universal EPA/CFC certification

HVAC certification

Tools

BAS/BMS experience

MS Office

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Process controls

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Sr. Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

About The Role

As a CBRE Sr. Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment and systems. This individual will play a key role in the launch and ongoing success of a new manufacturing facility, including asset inventory and management, development of preventive maintenance schedules, and implementation of life cycle analysis plans. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), Fire & Life Safety programs, vendor management, and mentoring or developing less experienced team members. Success in this role requires someone who is energized by the opportunity to help open a new facility and motivated by the unique challenges and opportunities that come with building operations from the ground up. Familiarity with IFM Hub is preferred, and a Universal HVAC certification is required. Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation as needed. Final schedule details will be confirmed at the time of offer.

What You’ll Do

• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Develop an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review and sign off on inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior lead shift or supervisory experience preferred.
• Universal EPA/CFC certification required.
• Experience with BAS & BMS
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the
• Carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/life balance
• Competitive Pay

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.

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

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).