Union Stationary Engineer

: Posted 06-Nov-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant 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, demonstrating 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

About the role:

• This role applies advance skills to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs Oversight of electrical and mechanical systems, including but not limited to: Universal Power Supply (UPS) systems, generators, chillers, Electrical Distribution, HVAC systems, Building Management Systems (BMS) systems, and CMMS Work Dispatching.
• This job is a part of the Technical/ Engineering Services functional area which focuses on providing technical support on a variety of tasks, including performing preventive and ongoing maintenance and repairs on equipment/systems and evaluating and recommending equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.

What you'll do:

• Perform daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Under close supervision, complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures in accordance with CBRE's Environment, Health and Safety Policy - ensuring all safety processes and PPE requirements are followed. Also, ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with CBRE's developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws/regulations.
• Accompany vendors on site visits on an as needed basis, and ensure site standards are met.
• Help build and develop work processes, Job Hazard Analysis reports, and SOPs for critical work with risk assessment. Ensure that CERM documents and logbooks are updated.
• Complete all required training in order to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.

What you'll need:

To perform this job effectively, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED required, and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Stationary Engineer license required.
• Knowledge of emergency response/standby/call out activities and protocols. Background in either HVAC or Electrical, preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License

Why CBRE?

Join our team! By joining CBRE, you'll have the support and resources of a global firm where an ambitious mind-set is supported. You will also be eligible for outstanding benefits such as health, dental, vision, and matching 401k. We also offer adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and much more.

At CBRE, we believe we possess an encouraging environment where integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.