Senior Building Engineer

Company : CBRE
Location : San Rafael, CA, 94911
Posted Date : 18 October 2025
Job Details
Senior Building Engineer
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n08-Oct-2025
nService line
nGWS Segment
nRole type
nFull-time
nAreas of Interest
nEngineering/Maintenance
nLocation(s)
nNapa - California - United States of America, Petaluma - California - United States of America, San Rafael - California - United States of America, Santa Rosa - California - United States of America
nElevate Your Career with CBRE - Join a Fortune 500 Leader!
nABOUT THE ROLE
nCBRE is looking for Commercial HVAC Building Engineers who love keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?
nIf you are ready to make a difference and be part of one of the world's most admired and sustainability-focused companies, CBRE is the right place for you.
nAs a CBRE Senior Building Engineer, you will be responsible for performing sophisticated preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC/R (refrigeration) equipment, chillers, boilers, abatement devices, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, supervises building system operations and performance. Has critical, niche knowledge required at client site.
nThis job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. This includes providing on-call response (by phone or in-person) to incidents and emergencies during non-scheduled hours. The on-call team assignment rotates weekly among the Facility Engineering team.
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Must live within one hour radius of the job site to reliably work schedule/shift.
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Must be able to respond to emergency situations and customer concerns in the Santa Rosa area.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Follows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
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Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance on building equipment including: mechanical/HVAC-R/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems to deliver maximum uptime.
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Prepares estimates detailing the time and materials needed to completing tasks.
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Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders vital materials to finish the tasks.
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Coordinates and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
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Contracted work may include the following but is not limited to: landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC/R, plumbing, and cleaning.
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Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
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Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical.
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Uses PC and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.
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Performs general maintenance and building systems operational duties as assigned or directed.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
nNo formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
nWHAT YOU'LL DO
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
nPerform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of the following:
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HVAC, Electrical troubleshooting, and Plumbing
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Mechanical systems, Pumps, Motors, and Fans.
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Monitoring complex building system operations.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and trade school or training.
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Minimum of five (5) years of Building Equipment Maintenance experience
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HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical systems, Plumbing, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
nAdditional certification in one or more of the following is a plus: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
nOTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
nUnderstanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
nAbility to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
nStrong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
nIn-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
nMeet 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.
nWHY CBRE?
nA culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!
nWe are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.
nBENEFITS
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Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
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First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!
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Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
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Competitive Pay
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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The salary range is $45 - $50 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
nEqual 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.
nCandidate 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).
nCBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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