Mobile Engineer

Mobile Engineer Job ID 264403 Posted 05-Mar-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Tacoma - Washington - United States of America

About the role

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team where your talent is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.

As a Mobile Building Engineer, you’ll keep buildings running and teams moving across multiple Commercial Sites in the Tacoma, WA area—ensuring systems stay reliable, safe, and efficient. From HVAC to electrical, you’ll be the go-to expert keeping operations smooth and clients satisfied.

What you’ll do

• Lead all aspects of maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, industrial, plumbing, structural, life safety, and control systems for the facility.
• Estimate time and materials for work orders and support preventive maintenance planning to keep building systems running at peak performance—while staying ready to tackle repairs and emergencies as they arise.
• Review inspections of building and industrial 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.
• Coordinate compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operate company-issued vehicles in the execution of daily work responsibilities.
• Apply detailed understanding of standard principles and techniques/procedures to complete tasks and offer creative solutions.
• Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields within the function.
• Model behaviors that are consistent with the company's RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Work within broad guidelines to influence customer, operational, and project outcomes across teams, while clearly presenting sensitive information to drive alignment and results.

What you’ll need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job-related experience. Universal CFC certification and Valid Driver’s license required.
• Meet the physical requirements 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.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and experience with work orders in a CMMS
• Ability to calculate figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, holiday pay, and more!
• Company vehicle, gas card, phone, laptop, uniform and tools
• Work/Life balance: 40-45 hours a week

Disclaimer

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

Other common titles: Service Technician, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, cool, heat, air handlers, VAV, split systems, RTU, roof top unit, refrigerant, walk in coolers, coils, commercial, facilities, retail, high rise, building automation system, BAS, BMS, EPA

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Mobile Building Engineer position is $32 per hour and the maximum salary for the Mobile Building Engineer position is $36 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).