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 roles27
Top employerCBRE
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring9
Work type55% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Cherry Creek School District
Building Engineer Rover - Maintenance West
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Building Engineer Rover - Maintenance West
Cherry Creek School District
Colorado
Customer Service
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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ATS Rocky Mountain
Building Automation Project Engineer
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Building Automation Project Engineer
ATS Rocky Mountain
Englewood, Colorado
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$62k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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ATS Rocky Mountain
Building Automation Project Engineer
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Building Automation Project Engineer
ATS Rocky Mountain
Fort Collins, Colorado
Construction Management
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$62k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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CBRE
HVAC Building Maintenance Engineer
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HVAC Building Maintenance Engineer
CBRE
Windsor, Colorado
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
$65k - $95k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CBRE
Assistant Chief Building Engineer
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Assistant Chief Building Engineer
CBRE
Denver, Colorado
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$45.67 - $50.48/hr
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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Building Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
14 jobs
Lone Tree
3 jobs
Windsor
2 jobs
Colorado Springs
2 jobs
Boulder
1 job
Lakewood
1 job
Englewood
1 job
Fort Collins
1 job
Greenwood Village
1 job

Building Engineer Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

CBRE
CBRE6 open roles
Jacobs
Jacobs2 open roles
ATS Rocky Mountain
ATS Rocky Mountain2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

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, Jacobs, and ATS Rocky Mountain, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Windsor 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 45% of building engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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