Building Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Building engineer jobs in Colorado concentrate in commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare campuses, and the state's expanding tech and aerospace sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level facilities technician to senior chief engineer. The most active hiring metros are Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where large portfolio owners and operators like CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and UCHealth run substantial facilities teams. Controls integration, HVAC systems expertise, and energy efficiency certification are the most sought-after specialties across Colorado listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerCBRE
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring11
Work type44% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
CLS - Building Engineer I - General
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ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
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CLS - Building Engineer I - General
ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
Adams County, CO
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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ABM Industries Inc.
Building Engineer
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ABM Industries Inc.
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Building Engineer
ABM Industries Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$32 - $39/hr
10,000+

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Dunton Commercial Real Estate Company
Building Engineer
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Building Engineer
Dunton Commercial Real Estate Company
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Office Management
11-50

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Building Engineer 3
Heyman Building Services
Boulder, Colorado
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$25 - $29/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Hamilton Partners, Inc.
Building Engineer
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Hamilton Partners, Inc.
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Building Engineer
Hamilton Partners, Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$1 - $2/hr
On-Site
EPA Refrigeration Certification

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Building Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
17 jobs
Lone Tree
4 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Lakewood
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Brighton
1 job
Broomfield
1 job
Greenwood Vlg
1 job
Highlands Ranch
1 job

Building Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CBRE
CBRE8 open roles
Kiewit Corporation
Kiewit Corporation3 open roles
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Universal CFC certification (EPA 608) required for refrigerant handling in Colorado facilities
  • Minimum two to four years of commercial building operations or facilities maintenance experience
  • Hands-on proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Colorado building codes for commercial properties
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo or Angus
  • Strong written communication skills for work-order documentation and tenant coordination

Building Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a building engineer in Colorado?

Most Colorado employers require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on technical training in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems, either through a community college program, a trade apprenticeship, or military facilities experience. Colorado does not issue a single state license called 'building engineer,' but employers expect EPA 608 refrigerant certification and, for higher-level roles, a Colorado stationary engineer or boiler operator license through the Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics.

Which companies hire building engineers in Colorado?

Employers hiring building engineers in Colorado right now include CBRE, Kiewit Corporation, and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's dense concentration of Class A commercial office towers in Denver's central business district and the state's large healthcare and university campuses make it one of the more active markets for this role in the Mountain West region.

Which Colorado cities have the most building engineer jobs?

Denver, Lone Tree, and Boulder account for the most building engineer openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because of its large commercial real estate portfolio and major institutional employers, while Colorado Springs is driven by military installations and defense contractors, and Boulder's concentration of research institutions and tech campuses generates steady demand for facilities professionals.

Are there remote building engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Building engineers are hands-on roles tied to physical plant systems, so most positions require on-site presence. About 56% of building engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be portfolio-level or regional supervisor roles where planning, reporting, and vendor coordination can happen off-site.

How can I get hired as a building engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an apprenticeship or trainee role focused on one system, usually HVAC or electrical, at a large property management company or healthcare campus. CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and major hospital systems like UCHealth and SCL Health regularly post building technician and maintenance associate roles in Colorado that are explicitly open to candidates building their skills. Earning your EPA 608 certification before applying gives a clear credential edge, and community college programs at institutions like Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver provide a direct path into the field.

Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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