Chief Engineer

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness-and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.”

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.”

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

“I can succeed as a Chief Engineer at Capital Group.”

As a Chief Engineer, you will lead engineering and building operations protecting Capital Group’s assets and keeping building systems reliable, efficient and safe. You will develop associates, guide local operations teams and third-party partners, and ensure the reliability and uptime of our commercial office space and critical environments.

You will be a part of a global dynamic team and help to oversee building maintenance and critical systems across North America, Europe, and Asia, driving reliability, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement. Partnering with internal teams and service partners, you will manage budgets, contracts, long-term maintenance planning and workplace projects while ensuring building systems meet Capital Group standards and applicable requirements. You will guide engineering teams and service partners, coordinate training and provide 24/7 support when/as needed.

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”

• You possess at least 7-10 years of experience managing engineering teams and functions in Class A office buildings, including high-rise buildings and critical environments.
• Demonstrated senior or expert level knowledge of commercial office mechanical systems, including HVAC, central plant equipment, hydronic systems, and building automation controls, supported by verifiable experience in system operations, complex troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and performance optimization.
• You possess one or more relevant professional credentials: BOMI Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Operator Certification (BOC), EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification, or are a Certified Chief Engineer or hold an equivalent certification, with advanced knowledge of all building systems.
• You demonstrate the ability to lead and develop teams, provide situational coaching, communicate effectively with associates across roles, multiple locations, and possess the ability to interact with senior business leaders.
• You possess experience coordinating vendors, consultants and regulatory authorities, as well as internal Legal, Risk and Procurement partners.
• You demonstrate strong planning and project management skills, organizing work across diverse groups and delivering large and small projects on time.
• You demonstrate initiative, analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity and sound judgment when resolving complex issues and recommending solutions.
• You are service-oriented and build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• You possess current knowledge of policies, practices, industry trends and emerging technologies affecting building engineering and operations.

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.

“I can learn more about Capital Group.”

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

Charlotte Base Salary Range: $121,554-$194,486

Southern California Base Salary Range: $141,648-$226,637

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here .

• Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.