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Building Engineer

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New York City, NYJob$92–98K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$92–98K/yr
Location
New York City, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Required Local Or State Certifications Or Licenses

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 efficient system operation, and helps ensure facilities meet applicable standards. It also involves applying technical knowledge to complex assignments, sharing expertise with colleagues, and contributing to team and customer activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Systems MaintenanceMechanical SystemsPlumbingStructural SystemsFire and Life Safety SystemsControl SystemsEnergy ManagementPreventive MaintenanceHazardous Materials HandlingBuilding InspectionsHVACJudgmentMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsMathematicsLifting 50+ PoundsStanding and WalkingClimbing Stairs and Ladders

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Diploma4+ Years Job-Related ExperienceUniversal CFC CertificationRequired Local or State Certifications or LicensesPrior Shift Management or Supervisory Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance

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.

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 minimum salary for the Lobby Ambassador position is $92.000 annually [or $44.24 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Lobby Ambassador position is $97.760 annually [or $47.00 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. 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 613 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–98K/yr
  • US median$96–115K/yr115 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 11% below the US median midpoint ($106K) — in the middle half of Building Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Building Engineer jobs in New York and 613 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
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 (525 postings).
Education
43 of the 613 open Building Engineer jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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