Sr Building Engineer

Sr Building Engineer

Job

235997

Posted

28-Aug-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Ruston - Louisiana - United States of America

*
* About the Role:

*
* As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

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. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

+ Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.

+ Maintain an energy management program. 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 inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

+ Apply extensive knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish sophisticated assignments and develop creative solutions.

+ Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields within the function.

+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

+ Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.

+ Work within broad guidelines and policies.

+ Explain difficult or sensitive information.

** What You'll Need:*
* + High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

+ Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

+ Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

+ Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

+ Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

** Why CBRE?*
* We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

+ Benefits start 1st of the month:
Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.!

+ Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

+ 40-45 hours a week

+ Competitive Pay

** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.*
* 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 recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) and  (Canada).

** 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…