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Sr Building Engineer
Sr Building Engineer-January 2024
Houston
Jan 24, 2026
About Sr Building Engineer

  Sr Building Engineer

  Job ID

  149692

  Posted

  06-Jan-2024

  Service line

  GWS Segment

  Role type

  Full-time

  Areas of Interest

  Engineering/Maintenance

  Location(s)

  Houston - Texas - United States of America

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at client site.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.

  Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.

  Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.

  Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.

  Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.

  Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.

  Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

  Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.

  Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

  Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

  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

  Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

  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.

  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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

  NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

  CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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