Building Engineer

Durham - North Carolina - United States of America, Morrisville - North Carolina - United States of America, Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will perform building maintenance and repairs on HVAC/Refrigeration, Controls, and Boiler systems at an agricultural research and development facility. This role is part of CBRE’s Engineering and Technical Services function, responsible for providing technical support, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs to critical building systems.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on industrial hot water and boiler systems.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment failures and determine the best course of action, including recommending equipment modifications.
• Work independently and in small groups while effectively self-managing workloads.
• Apply standard engineering principles with limited but developing practical experience.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Take ownership of work quality and task completion.
• Follow standardized procedures and practices to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly by exchanging straightforward information, asking questions, and confirming understanding.

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• EPA 608 Certification.
• 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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

• Siemens Desigo Building Automation experience.
• Argus Building Automation Experience.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings and prints.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

• Benefits start 1st of the month:
  Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, paid holidays and more…
• Internal advancement available after 6‑month mark.
• Work/Life Balance: 40‑45 hours a week.

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

Other Job titles:
Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician,

CBRE has 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.

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 recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) and  (Canada).

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