Building Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Building Engineer jobs in Houston are in strong demand across the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and the Texas Medical Center, driven by the city's dense commercial real estate, life sciences campuses, and petrochemical facilities. Employers hiring right now include Moody Rambin, CBRE, and Hines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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BUILDING ENGINEER
CLEAR LAKE AREA
$34.00 - $37.50 PER HOUR + BONUSES
WWW.MOODYRAMBIN.COM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
FULLTIME: HOURLY, NON-EXEMPT
Reports to: Property Manager and Chief Engineer
POSITION PROFILE
To support Property Management team, Supervisor, and Moody Rambin in sustaining a portfolio of highly satisfied customers while serving as a valued member of a high performing team and company.
TEAM MEMBER WILL EXHIBIT THE COMPANY’S CORE VALUES BY DISPLAYING AT ALL TIMES:
- Honesty & Integrity
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Respect
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM REQUIREMENTS (KSAPs):
- Service Oriented
- Mechanical skills and advanced application skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Positive attitude and organized
- Good work ethic, ability to multitask, and prioritize
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent knowledge of building operations, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire & safety, elevators, security, structural and roof systems, preventative maintenance record keeping
- Ability to see the big picture, with the intent of strategic focus on items or issues that impact our portfolio and individual properties
KEY OUTCOMES/ RESULTS FOR WHICH THIS POSITION WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE:
- Effective interpersonal relationships with owners, team members, tenants, vendors and related entities
- Engineers are the most visible team members with the highest level of tenant interaction and service at a property and must act accordingly; contact with tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors is to be guided by the highest professional standards including positive, supportive and friendly behavior.
REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
- A valid driver’s license is required
- A high school Diploma or GED is required
- Industry, city and/or government working licenses, permits and certifications*, such as City of Houston 1st Grade Stationary Engineering License (required), Maintenance Electrician License (required), EPA CFC Universal Certification (required), SMT (required), SMA (preferred)
- Continuing education at various levels will be required
- Minimum of 3 of years building engineering experience with commercial real estate
- If upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the promotion, or six months from the date eligible for the license or permit.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Strong hospitality and customer service orientation
- Strong desire to flourish in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, innovative, and creative environment
- Must be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Respond to tenant calls (on and offsite) assigned by the management office
- Provide assistance with month end data regarding, ESR (Engineering Status Reports), meter readings, overtime, expenses, and maintenance checklists in a timely and effective manner
- Communicate with Property Manager and Chief Engineer on a daily basis to discuss and administrate daily and weekly priority projects and any problems that need attention
- Perform diagnosis, trouble shooting, and problem solving with various technical systems at the property
- Knowledge of web-based work order and preventative maintenance systems including closing out work orders on a daily basis
- Track utilities, perform utility management analyses and provide actionable recommendations
- Provide overtime HVAC and utility submeter readings for tenant billing
- Order supplies or equipment from local suppliers as needed, budgeted or instructed by supervisor
- Understand the Porter and Engineer duties
- Perform various other functions or projects as directed by the Supervisor
- Attend monthly training meetings, use engineering brown bag to determine the effectiveness of training program
- Assist help manage preparation of budgets and perform budget analyses
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Building Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a building engineer job in Houston?
Houston's strongest hiring comes from commercial property managers, healthcare systems around the Texas Medical Center, and energy sector facilities in the Energy Corridor and Greenway Plaza. Candidates with HVAC, BAS controls, or chilled-water plant experience stand out in this market. Holding a Universal EPA 608 certification and hands-on experience with large-tonnage systems gives a real edge over generalist applicants competing for the same openings.
Which companies hire building engineers in Houston?
Houston building engineer roles are posted by Moody Rambin, CBRE, and Hines and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market is anchored by large commercial property management firms, hospital networks, and energy company campuses that run complex, always-on facilities.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though sparingly, since most building engineer work requires hands-on presence for mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. About 18% of building engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in roles with a strong controls, energy analytics, or facilities coordination component. Portfolio and campus oversight roles are the most likely to offer partial remote flexibility.
How can I get a building engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is starting as a maintenance technician or building operations associate with a large property management company or hospital system, where structured on-the-job training is common. Houston employers hiring at the entry level regularly include commercial REIT-owned office portfolios and healthcare facility departments. EPA 608 certification and basic BAS familiarity are the credentials that open doors fastest at this level.
Which industries hire the most building engineers in Houston?
Houston building engineer roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's combination of a massive medical complex, a global energy hub, and one of the largest commercial office markets in the South creates unusually deep and consistent demand across all three sectors.
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