Building Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Building engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with demand concentrated in commercial real estate management, healthcare facilities, and higher education campuses at levels from entry-level building technician through senior chief engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers such as CBRE, Jones Lang LaSalle, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center maintain ongoing facility operations teams. The most in-demand specialties across the state are HVAC systems management, building automation and controls, and preventive maintenance program leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerCBRE
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring13
Work type83% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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CBRE
Mobile Building Maintenance Engineer
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Mobile Building Maintenance Engineer
CBRE
Akron, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Support
$26 - $29/hr
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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Embassy Suites by Hilton
Building Maintenance Engineer
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Building Maintenance Engineer
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Blue Ash, Ohio
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CBRE
Building Engineer - Third shift (Findlay, OH)
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Building Engineer - Third shift (Findlay, OH)
CBRE
Findlay, Ohio
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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CBRE
Building Engineer - 2nd Shift
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Building Engineer - 2nd Shift
CBRE
Columbus, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$33.65 - $38.7/hr
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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Building Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
6 jobs
Cleveland
4 jobs
Cincinnati
2 jobs
West Chester
2 jobs
Akron
1 job
Canton
1 job
Toledo
1 job
Findlay
1 job
Blue Ash
1 job

Building Engineer Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

CBRE
CBRE6 open roles
Newmark
Newmark2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Active Ohio stationary engineer license or equivalent boiler operator certification recognized in Ohio
  • Experience maintaining HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial or institutional buildings
  • Familiarity with building automation systems and energy management control platforms
  • Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Strong record of regulatory compliance with fire, life safety, and building code requirements
  • Effective communication skills for coordinating with tenants, vendors, and facilities management teams

Building Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a building engineer in Ohio?

Most Ohio employers require a high school diploma or associate degree in a technical field alongside hands-on mechanical systems experience. Ohio does not license building engineers as a single unified credential, but stationary engineers and boiler operators working in commercial facilities typically need an Ohio Department of Commerce boiler operator certificate. Candidates who hold certifications from BOMA, IFMA, or the Building Operators Certification program carry a clear advantage in the Ohio market.

Which companies hire building engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring building engineers in Ohio right now include CBRE, Newmark, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large healthcare networks, university systems, and commercial property management firms are among the most consistent sources of open positions across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most building engineer jobs?

Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati have the most building engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest share of demand through its rapidly expanding commercial real estate sector and major institutional campuses, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate steady openings through their dense concentrations of hospitals, corporate headquarters, and older Class A office buildings that require experienced facilities staff.

Are there remote building engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. Building engineers are primarily hands-on roles requiring a physical presence to operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. About 17% of building engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in energy analysis, building automation programming, or facilities management oversight rather than day-to-day equipment maintenance.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as a building maintenance technician or facilities assistant at a large Ohio property management company or hospital system, then building toward a full building engineer role. Organizations like CBRE, Cushman and Wakefield, and major Ohio health systems such as Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth regularly hire entry-level facilities staff. Completing the Building Operators Certification Level I program or obtaining an Ohio boiler operator certificate significantly strengthens a first-time candidate's application.

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

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

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