Building Engineer

CBRE HV•Charlotte, NC

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. This role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment and systems. The position applies in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and procedures to complete complex assignments and develop solutions. It also involves coaching colleagues, sharing knowledge across disciplines, modeling CBRE RISE values, building consensus, and communicating difficult or sensitive information. The role can affect customer, operational, project, and service activities across related teams, and operates within broad guidelines and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 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 local or state jurisdictions, as applicable.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, 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.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Sophisticated math skills, including the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC certification is preferred.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems.
Maintain facility and building systems to applicable standards.
Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, company directives, and work-safety requirements related to building operations.
Maintain an energy management program and help ensure systems operate efficiently.
Assist with preventive maintenance to help building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life; perform emergency repairs as needed.
Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review building-system inspections, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Complete complex assignments using in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques, 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.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.