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Building Engineer

CBRE

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Compensation
$40.87–45.67/hr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The CBRE Building Engineer monitors, maintains, and repairs building systems, with a focus on commercial HVAC equipment and Building Management Systems. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment testing and startup, energy-efficiency support, and coordination with contractors and remote support teams. The engineer also responds to service requests and emergencies and maintains work orders, equipment records, and technical reports.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commercial HVAC MaintenanceBuilding Management SystemsMechanical EquipmentElectrical ControlsBuilding OperationsMechanical Drawing InterpretationElectrical Schematic InterpretationControl Diagram InterpretationSequence InterpretationHVAC Controls TroubleshootingSensor TroubleshootingActuator TroubleshootingControl Valve TroubleshootingVFD TroubleshootingBMS Graphics AnalysisAlarm AnalysisHistorical Trend AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationDocumentationOrganization

Qualifications

5+ Years Building Engineering or HVAC Maintenance Experience2+ Years BMS ExperienceHigh School Diploma, GED, Trade School Diploma or EquivalentPhysical and Safety RequirementsUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Aboutthe Role:

Asa CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintainingand repairing building system operations and the performance of various areasincluding plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

Thisjob is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They areresponsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs onequipment and systems.

WhatYou’ll Do:

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment, including air handling units, VAV systems, chillers, pumps, exhaust fans, VFDs, and associated mechanical equipment.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot Building Management Systems, including equipment alarms, operating schedules, setpoints, sensor readings, trends, and control sequences.

  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls-related equipment failures and identify appropriate corrective actions.

  • Validate operation of sensors, actuators, control valves, dampers, and other field devices.

  • Review BMS graphics and equipment operating data to identify abnormal conditions, equipment inefficiencies, and potential system failures.

  • Coordinate with controls contractors, mechanical service providers, and remote BMS support teams to investigate and resolve technical issues.

  • Assist with functional testing, equipment startup, commissioning, and validation of newly installed or modified systems.

  • Support energy management initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment scheduling, operating sequences, and overall system efficiency.

  • Maintain accurate work orders, equipment records, preventive maintenance documentation, and technical service reports.

  • Respond to facility service requests and equipment emergencies while maintaining compliance with CBRE and client safety requirements.

What You’ll Need:

  • Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial building engineering or HVAC maintenance experience.

  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting commercial Building Management Systems.

  • Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, electrical controls, and building operations.

  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and basic sequences of operation.

  • Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, control valves, VFDs, and HVAC control systems.

  • Ability to use BMS graphics, alarms, and historical trends to investigate equipment performance.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

  • High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

  • Ability to meet applicable physical and safety requirements of the position.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial realestate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We aredynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who createsignificant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our sharedvalues, respect, integrity, service, and excellence and we value the variedperspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Stateswithout the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's uniqueexperience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI)tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use ofAI in the application and interview process.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistentcandidate experience across all postings.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed tofostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverseperspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Bldg. Engineer position is $40.87 per hour and the maximum salary for the Bldg. Engineer position is $45.67 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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 672 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40.87–45.67/hr
  • California median$45–50/hr76 hourly ranges
  • US median$36–44/hr285 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $43.27/hr, is 9% below the California median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the middle half of Building Engineer hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 101 open Building Engineer jobs in California and 672 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (567 postings).
Education
41 of the 672 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 5, 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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