Building Engineer (Pflugerville, Tx)

Building Engineer (Pflugerville, Tx) Job ID 273175 Posted 29-Apr-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Austin - Texas - United States of America, Pflugerville - Texas - United States of America, Round Rock - Texas - United States of America About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing critical building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations on our second shift 3:00PM to 11:00PM. This role supports a hospital and medical office building campus in Pflugerville, Texas, and requires a strong working knowledge of building infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, and general maintenance systems.

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:

• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, and other general facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace HVAC components such as filters, belts, and related parts.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment including air handlers and chillers.
• Maintain plumbing systems to ensure proper operation of hot and cold water services, including unclogging drains, repairing leaks, and replacing fixtures such as toilets and sinks.
• Complete general building maintenance tasks, including hanging décor, moving furniture, repairing drywall, and performing basic carpentry work.
• Conduct electrical maintenance, including replacing ballasts, light bulbs and troubleshooting power or lighting outages.
• Support fire/life safety system maintenance, including emergency exit lighting, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguisher inspections.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance throughout the facility to maximize equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Respond to and complete assigned routine and emergency work orders in a timely manner.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Interact professionally with clients, tenants, and staff in a customer-facing environment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, governmental requirements, and company directives related to operations and workplace safety.
• Maintain and support an energy management program to ensure building systems operate as efficiently as possible.
• Assist in implementing and executing preventive maintenance programs to help building equipment and systems meet or exceed expected service life.
• Follow departmental procedures for the safe storage, handling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance practices.
• 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

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.

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).