Building Engineer - Chantilly

## Building Engineer
- Chantilly Building Engineer
- Chantilly Job ID291296

Posted
12-Aug-2026

Role type

Full-time Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s)
Chantilly
- Virginia
- United States of AmericaCBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career  an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you.

We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position bal Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service  addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
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* About the Role:

** As a CBRE Building Engineer you will utilize advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitor building system operations and performance. The role requires several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
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* What You’ll Do:

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* • Comply with all applicable regulations, codes, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions, prescribed by the client.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete the job, and order the necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Perform welding, carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, arranging additional assistance as needed.

This is not a comprehensive list of job requirements, additional tasks may be included.
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* What You’ll Need:

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* • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School Diploma, general education degree (GED), or a trade school diploma, with 4 years of job related experience.
• Universal CFC certification preferred.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Capability to write routine reports and correspondence and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Be able to effectively present information to internal colleagues.
• Practical…