Building Engineer; HVAC​/R - Redmond WA

If you're a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in real estate services.

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be involved in maintaining and repairing building systems—including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and HVAC—while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. This role will support preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections onsite at a large commercial facility.

Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facilities and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

Ensure compliance with IATA hazardous goods shipping & receiving regulations by managing classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation for air shipments of dangerous goods.

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

Maintain an energy management program and ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.

Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program so 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 inspections of building systems—including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing—to ensure equipment operation within design capabilities and environmental conditions prescribed by the client.

Apply advanced knowledge to tackle sophisticated problems, mentor others across fields, and lead by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values to foster collaboration and consensus.

High School Diploma, GED, trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4‑5 years of relevant job-related experience. Universal CFC certification preferred. Certifications/licenses as 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 or 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.

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and prior CMMS experience preferred.

Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.

Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6 months
• Work/life balance
• Competitive pay

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

* California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The salary range is $37‑$42 per hour. The compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

CBRE values human interaction to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills, and aspirations. Candidate accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. Requests can be submitted via email at recr or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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.