Assistant Chief Engineer - Facilities

Assistant Chief Engineer - Facilities

Job ID

293894

Posted

01-Sep-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Property Management

Location(s)

Richardson - Texas - United States of America

Are you an ambitious engineer looking to take your career to the next level? CBRE Group is seeking an Engineer Assistant Chief with exceptional problem-solving skills to join our world-class team in Richardson, TX

As a CBRE Assistant Chief Building Engineer, you will assist the Chief Engineer in performing sophisticated preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. You will also be responsible for assisting in leading operations, assigning work orders, and providing technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.

What You'll Do:

• Assist the Chief Engineer in following all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Support in leading operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arrange for subcontractors as needed.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance during downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience. Assist in planning a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Assist in checking building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Assist in overseeing and inspecting the work performed by engineering staff to make sure the work is complete; equipment is functioning properly, and client space is in great working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations and ask for help when needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Mentor others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipate potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the build of procedures and policies.
• Supply to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and sophisticated ideas with the ability to influence.

What You'll Need:

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager 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.The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Expert social skills with a sophisticated inquisitive mentality.- Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat sophisticated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Disclaimer: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).

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