Union Lead Engineer

CBRE

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Union Lead Engineer


Job ID


232854


Posted


08-Aug-2025


Service line


GWS Segment


Role type


Full-time


Areas of Interest


Accounting/Finance, Facilities Management


Location(s)


Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America


Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.


In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.


About the role


Operates, inspects, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment in assigned facilities to achieve the most efficient results. Assures that equipment is being maintained in a safe manner. Minimizes downtime through proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance.


What you will do:


Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment,


appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.


•Perform skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.


•Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.


•Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.


•Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.


•Perform the installation of conduit, including electrical-metallic tubing, plastic-mold, and wire-mold.


•Perform the installation of transformers, control boards, electronic circuits, coils, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, switches, fuses, and related electrical equipment in electrical generating and distributing stations and buildings.


•Perform additions, extensions, or alterations to electrical installations for power, light, heat, and appliances in buildings and on grounds.


•Troubleshoot, perform repairs, and test a variety of motors, electrical circuits, machinery, transformers, meters, and recording instruments.


•Perform installations and connections of motors, lights, controllers, voltage regulators, racks, and various electrical fixtures.


•Inspect and perform cleaning and maintenance to electrical equipment and motors, including replacement of brushes and necessary parts.


•Determine modifications required when obstructions are met while installing electrical systems.


•Assist in operating and maintaining cathodic protection on gas and water distribution systems.


•Ensure a safe work environment.


•Maintain and perform repairs to equipment and tools.


•Attending related training sessions.


•Assist other staff as necessary.


•Perform other duties as assigned.


•Review and interpret blueprints and determine material lists and costs.


•Estimate time and materials necessary to perform a job.


•Assist with inspections of new installations and/or modifications performed by others.


•Obtain electrical permits when required.


•Secure meter applications when required.


•Organize and direct the work of journeypersons and helpers as assigned.


•Train journeypersons and helpers as assigned.


•Perform related tasks as assigned.


What you’ll need


•Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.


•High School diploma or GED completed vocational training.


•Apprenticeship


•5 years of in-field experience in commercial electrical work.


•Fully understands local electrical codes, procedures, and specialized skills.


Required Licenses and Certifications:


•Possess and maintain a Journeyman Electrician license.


•Or Master Electrician License


•Possess and maintain a Driver’s License.


Safety:


Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:


1. Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,


2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,


3. Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.


4. Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.


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 realize your full potential.


Our Values in Hiring


At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.


Pay Disclaimer: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $80,000 annually, and the maximum salary for this position is $110,000 annually. 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.


Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

About the Company

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CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
FOUNDED
1906
WEBSITE
http://www.cbre.com/