Sr. Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks a Senior Building Engineer to manage and maintain critical building systems. You will lead repairs, monitor operations, and apply expertise across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls to keep facilities running efficiently.

The role emphasizes overseeing external contractors, implementing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and code compliance while aligning with CBRE’s standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5-8 years of related experience.
• Universal CFC certification required; additional HVAC/electrical/mechanical/plumbing/process controls certifications preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb stairs/ladders; work in varied physical conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders, estimate time/materials, and manage inventory.
• Perform maintenance/repairs on mechanical, plumbing, fire/life-safety, and control systems.
• Develop energy management programs to improve system efficiency.
• Oversee external contractors and ensure compliance with codes and safety.
• Advise preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Energy management knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

CBRE Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the role

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

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function.

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 mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Align 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.
• Lead all aspects of and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Advise 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 knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Bring deep expertise in your field and broad knowledge across teams to mentor others, lead by example, and champion CBRE’s RISE values—while influencing senior partners and guiding teams toward innovative solutions. .
• Give to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

What you’ll need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Universal CFC certification required. 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 ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Microsoft Office knowledge such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and CMMS experience

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, PTO, 401k, paid holidays and more!
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance

Disclaimers

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

Other Job titles: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician, lead, preventative maintenance

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application