Building Engineer

CBRE HV•Collegeville, PA

About The Position

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and the performance of areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. The role is part of Engineering and Technical Services, providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment and systems. You will maintain building systems to applicable standards, support energy efficiency and preventive maintenance programs, perform emergency repairs, and inspect systems such as fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing. You will also apply technical expertise to complex assignments, share knowledge with others, and contribute to team and customer outcomes while modeling CBRE’s RISE values. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without needing visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma and 4–5 years of job-related experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
Certifications or licenses required by applicable local or state jurisdictions.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting or carrying loads of 50 pounds or more.
Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Math skills sufficient to calculate mildly complex figures, including percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC certification.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, company directives, and work-safety requirements related to building operations.
Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems operate efficiently.
Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program to help building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
Perform emergency repairs as needed.
Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Inspect building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to confirm equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
Apply knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share knowledge of the job discipline and related disciplines.
Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, build consensus, and help others reach agreement.
Support customer, operational, project, and service activities across the team and related teams.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.