Project Designer

CBRE Group Inc

NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
AutoCAD, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Component Selection, Control Systems, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), HVAC, Industry Standards, Installation Guide, LinkedIn, Management Strategy, Mechanical Design, Microsoft Visio, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Control, Project Design, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Sales, Sales Management, Schematics, Software Design, Software Engineering, Staff Development, System Operations, Time Management, Twitter, Writing Skills
LOCATION
NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Project Designer

Job ID

275993

Posted

12-May-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Design, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Project Designer, you will provide clear, accurate, and concise design documentation for installation of Building Management Control Systems, typically focused on HVAC controls, based on project specifications, mechanical drawings, and/or sales documentation.

What Youll Do:

  • Create riser diagrams, flow diagrams, material lists, sequence of operations, panel layouts, termination details and equipment schedules.
  • Create cable pull drawings.
  • Create submittals and O&M manuals.
  • Perform basic electrical calculations to ensure system operation and safety.
  • Perform sizing calculations for control valves and dampers.
  • Select components based on availability, project estimate, job requirements, regulatory compliance and engineering standards.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
  • Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

What Youll Need:

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Associates Degree in Mechanical Design Technology or related field. Bachelor's Degree in HVAC/R or related field preferred.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.

Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Ability to read and understand HVAC/R and process mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Knowledge of general computer applications. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Applications, Google Drive, Email, Team, Bluebeam experience is a plus.

Preferred:

Well versed with HVAC application engineering, design, sequences of operation for electrical circuits and schematics. Must have working knowledge of standard trade industry practices.

Knowledge of computer drafting applications with a thorough understanding of basic drawing, CAD layout and concepts. Microsoft Visio and/or AutoCAD-LT (2D drawings) experience is a plus.

CBRE Employee Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability benefit program

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidates education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $70,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $75,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidates skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companys success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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About the Company

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CBRE Group Inc

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
FOUNDED
1906
WEBSITE
http://www.cbre.com/