Apprentice Building Engineer

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.

About the Role

The Apprentice Building Engineer will participate in all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, and energy management programs for all properties. All efforts should reinforce the quality standards, operating objectives and goals established by Howard Hughes Management Services.

What You Will Do

• Program & Operations Management
  

Actively participate in Energy Management, Preventive Maintenance Program, departmental plan execution, emergency response procedures, and central plant operations and maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.

• Budgeting & System Maintenance
  

Assist in the development and management of the annual departmental budget, coordinate vendor and base building file maintenance, and ensure the proper operation and condition of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems across properties.

• Safety & Tenant Relations
  

Oversee life safety systems, building systems testing, completion of punch lists, response to tenant requests, and general safety procedures, including required safety training and compliance with applicable authorities having jurisdiction.

About You

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  
• 0-5 years experience in a commercial office environment or related industry

HVAC EPA certification preferred

Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical and HVAC

Basic knowledge of hand tolls and understanding of safety

Benefits Built for You
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness-social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan
  
• Generous PTO policy
  
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
  
• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
  

About Howard Hughes Communities

Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation's premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

Client-provided location(s): The Woodlands, TX

Job ID: howard_hughes_corporation-REQ5129

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-08-21T20:13:02