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Building Engineer

CBRE

Clayton, MOJob$50K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$50K/yr
Location
Clayton, MO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Local Or State Required Certifications Or Licenses, required

Job overview

The CBRE Building Engineer monitors, maintains, and repairs building systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. The role supports preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, maintains energy-efficient operations, and responds to emergencies. The schedule is third shift, 11 PM to 7 AM. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience, or a combination of education and experience in lieu of a diploma.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Systems Maintenance, nice to haveBuilding Systems Repair, nice to haveMechanical Systems, nice to havePlumbing, nice to haveStructural Systems, nice to haveFire and Life Safety Systems, nice to haveControl Systems, nice to haveEnergy Management, nice to havePreventive Maintenance, nice to haveBuilding Inspections, nice to haveHVAC, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveJudgment, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveMathematics, nice to haveLifting 50+ Pounds, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Diploma, required4+ Years Job-Related Experience, requiredUniversal CFC Certification, nice to haveLocal or State Required Certifications or Licenses, requiredPrior Shift Management or Supervisory Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Shift Will be 3rd Shift 11PM - 7AM

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.

  • Comply 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 inpsection 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 in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

  • Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines 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 with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

  • 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 mindset.

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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary for the position is $50,000 annually [or $24.04 per hour] The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/31/26 and may be extended as needed.  Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers. We offer a competitive compensation package, complete with benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)/Disability/Paid holidays/vacation).

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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

How this job compares

Set against the 684 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50K/yr
  • US median$92–115K/yr141 salary ranges

This rate, $50K, is 52% below the US median midpoint ($105K) — in the lowest quarter of Building Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Building Engineer jobs in Missouri and 684 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (583 postings).
Education
38 of the 684 open Building Engineer jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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