Assistant Building Engineer

Assistant Building Engineer

Job ID

Posted

22-Sep-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Seattle - Washington - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Assistant Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining medium to large-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. 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:

What You'll Do:

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  Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.

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  Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.

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  Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.

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  Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.

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  Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.

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  Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

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  Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

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  Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

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  Impact the quality of own work.

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  Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

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  Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

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What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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  High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

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  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.

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  Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

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  Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

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  In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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  Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

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WHY CBRE

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

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APPLICANT AI USE DISCLOSURE

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.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at

Washington Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Assistant Building Engineer position is $58,240 - $70,720. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

-Corporate welfare benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, life and AD&D insurance

-401(k) Plan

-Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays are available as established by Company policy

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

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

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)