Sr Building Engineer

CBRE; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and 401k

Paid holidays

Internal advancement opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Senior Building Engineer in San Antonio to oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems ensuring efficient operation of facilities. You will diagnose maintenance needs, supervise work by contractors, and drive preventive programs with autonomy.

The role emphasizes energy management, code compliance, and mentoring teammates while aligning with CBRE’s standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or trade school; 5–8 years in related field.
• Universal CFC certification required; additional HVAC/electrical/mechanical certs encouraged.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs and climbing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CMMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate time/materials for repairs; maintain inventory.
• Perform maintenance/repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire and life-safety systems.
• Develop energy management programs to improve efficiency of building systems.
• Oversee outside contractors; respond to client inquiries and issues.
• Implement preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and reliability.
• Review inspections of building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for code compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma / GED / trade school

Universal CFC certification

HVAC/Electrical/Mechanical certifications

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Global 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 a 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?

• 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 process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

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.

Communication Skills

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.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

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.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

Uses 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.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

SAFETY

Responsibilities

• Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,
• Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

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).