Union Building Engineer-Seattle

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Building Engineer to monitor and maintain building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life safety. The role supports energy management initiatives and preventive maintenance to keep operations reliable and safe.

The engineer will work within the Engineering and Technical Services function, performing repairs and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and client requirements. Shift is 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair of building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and controls.
• Compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Energy management to optimize system efficiency.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, and life safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety requirements.
• Maintain energy management for efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Review building system inspections to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Fire safety

Preventive maintenance

Energy management

Building systems

Safety compliance

Emergency repair

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services‑led, tailored facility management solution. We self‑perform hard services while partnering with best‑in‑class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high‑level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best‑in‑Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role

As a CBRE Union Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring building system operations and performance. You will oversee various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

Shift 9 AM - 6 PM M-F

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems for the facility and building. Keep the systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspections to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company’s RISE values. You may need to convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.