The Design division of CBRE is currently seeking a Staff Designer for the Chicago, IL location. Works on design team to conduct building assessments and prepare project documentation. Assists in designing and administering building projects for clients.

• Assists engineer with planning the layout of a project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

• Works on preparation of scaled drawings and contract documents for building contractors.

• Assesses sites throughout the United States on an annual basis by leveraging existing CBRE processes.

• Assesses major building components and equipment in the building while considering factors such as condition, inventory, quantity, and replacement costs.

• Assists engineer with construction administration duties.

• Assists engineer with collation of data for the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.

• Will travel 25-50% of the time.

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S or B.A.) from four-year college or university.

• 0-4 years of experience with mechanical and electrical engineering or building systems such as HVAC, electrical, heating, and plumbing.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with 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. NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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