Bldg Engineer

CBRE HV•Richmond, VA

19h

About The Position

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building systems and the performance of areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. The role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. The Building Engineer maintains systems in accordance with applicable standards, codes, regulations, and company directives. The role also supports energy management, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, safety practices, and inspections of building systems. It applies in-depth technical knowledge to complex assignments, shares expertise with others, and contributes to customer, operational, project, and service activities across related teams.

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 as required by local or state jurisdictions.
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 calculating mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting or carrying loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC certification.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience.

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, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems operate efficiently.
Assist with implementing a preventive maintenance program so 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, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review inspections of building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and meets environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of the job discipline and broad knowledge of related disciplines.
Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, lead by example, and work to build consensus.
Contribute to customer, operational, project, and service activities within the team and related teams.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.