Building Engineer - Electrical Focus -Richmond

Building Engineer – Electrical Focus -Richmond

Job ID

Posted

04-Sep-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Richmond - Virginia - United States of America

About the Role:

This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems with a strong focus on electrical infrastructure, including high-voltage equipment, lighting, and breaker panels. You’ll also perform general facility maintenance, light plumbing, and respond to service requests to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The position requires hands-on technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering reliable service.

What You’ll Do:

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  Oversee the general operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems, as well as broader building infrastructure including HVAC, plumbing, and structural components.

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  Perform new installations of equipment and assist with workspace reconfigurations, including moving furniture and equipment.

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  Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on building systems. Review historical maintenance records to develop proactive testing and service schedules.

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  Diagnose and repair components such as valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes, doors, locks, ceiling tiles, and flooring.

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  Maintain cleanliness and organization of mechanical rooms, electrical closets, and workspaces.

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  Ensure equipment is maintained and operating safely, strictly following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for energized systems.

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  Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain breaker panels, outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures including LED, fluorescent, and emergency lighting.

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  Safely work with high-voltage systems (up to 480V and 3-phase), including motors, transformers, and distribution panels.

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  Perform light plumbing tasks such as repairing sinks, toilets, urinals, clearing clogs, replacing seals, and monitoring water heaters and pumps.

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  Use diagnostic tools like multimeters and clamp meters to identify and resolve electrical faults.

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  Ensure all electrical work complies with local codes, OSHA standards, and NFPA guidelines.

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  Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and service requests.

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  Provide efficient and reliable service to customers, applying general knowledge of standard principles and procedures to solve routine problems.

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  Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, influencing others toward agreement when needed.

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  Impact the quality of your own work and that of others on the team, working primarily within standardized procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.

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  Communicate complex information clearly in straightforward situations.

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What You’ll Need:

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  High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred. Master Electrician license required as dictated by local electrical codes. Valid Driver's license required.

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

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  Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

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  Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

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  Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

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  Advanced math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages discounts and commissions.

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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.

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