Building Engineer- Breinigsville Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Building Engineer•Breinigsville
Building Engineer•Breinigsville
Job

ID 225583

Posted 20-Jun-2025
Service line GWS Segment
Role type Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Breinigsville•Pennsylvania•United States of America
About the

Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. 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. The schedule for this role includes either Wednesday to Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM and ending at midnight, or Sunday to Wednesday, starting at 2:00 PM and ending at midnight.

What You’ll Do:

Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to ensure optimal facility operations. Support and maintain facility equipment including Boilers, Chillers, Air Compressors, Pumps, and Motors. Operate and maintain Waste Water Treatment systems and Deionized Water systems to meet environmental and operational standards. Ensure all building systems align with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, and company directives related to building operations and work safety. Maintain and optimize an energy management program to ensure all systems operate efficiently. Assist in implementing a preventive maintenance program to extend the life of building machinery and systems. Perform emergency repairs and respond to urgent maintenance needs as required. Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace. Conduct inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and meets prescribed environmental conditions. Provide innovative solutions and apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles, techniques, and procedures to accomplish complex assignments. Coach and mentor team members, sharing expertise across multiple job fields. Lead by example, modeling behaviors consistent with

CBRE RISE

values. Collaborate across teams to impact customer service, operations, and project outcomes. Work within broad guidelines and policies, explaining complex or sensitive information effectively. Support utility systems up to the production area.

What You’ll Need:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience, GED or equivalent experience, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
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 exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Certifications (Preferred but not required):
Mechanical HVAC
Boiler Technician
Stationary Engineer
Universal HVAC
Deionized Water Plant Operations
Electrical Engineering
BMS (Building Management System) Manipulation
Universal CFC Certification
Any certifications/licenses required by local or state jurisdictions

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry’s most robust platform.

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delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.