HVAC Engineer

HVAC Engineer

Job ID

277801

Posted

30-May-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Richmond - Virginia - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE HVAC Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and efficiency of the mechanical systems that power world-class facilities. Leveraging your expertise in commercial HVAC equipment and building systems, you will troubleshoot complex issues, optimize system performance, and drive operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of facilities.

This role is part of CBRE's Engineering and Technical Services team and is responsible for ensuring system reliability, energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and occupant comfort through preventive maintenance, repairs, and continuous system improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and coordinate daily HVAC maintenance activities, assigning tasks and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize commercial HVAC and mechanical systems, including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, and associated control systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and system performance.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues and determine the most effective repair or modification solutions.
• Inspect HVAC equipment and systems to ensure compliance with operational requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair building automation, electric, and pneumatic control systems supporting heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Support equipment upgrades, system optimization projects, and commissioning activities to improve facility performance and reduce downtime.
• Povide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Partner with facility teams, vendors, and clients to resolve operational challenges and support critical business objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

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. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and the ability to 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.

Why CBRE?

• CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date including 15 days of PTO and 11 holidays.
• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the HVAC Technician position is $48.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is $52.00 per hour. The compensation that is 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.

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).

CBRE GWS

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

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