Assistant Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead and supervise engineering staff in a critical facilities environment. You will oversee day-to-day operations of mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems to ensure uptime and safety.

You will also mentor staff, coordinate preventative maintenance, and assist the Chief Engineer, with on-site leadership during shifts and after-hours coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in building operations, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or similar skilled trades.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance, or facilities environment.
• Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to obtain within the first year with company support.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct engineering and maintenance staff during assigned shifts, monitoring safety and performance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, and service requests for critical systems.
• Oversee contractors and vendors, ensuring safety compliance and work authorization.
• Maintain logs, readings, inventories, and documentation of equipment performance.
• Support emergency response procedures and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

Trade school education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**Assistant Chief Engineer – JLL****What this job involves:** The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of building systems within a critical facilities environment. This role supervises operating engineers and maintenance staff while ensuring all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life safety, and emergency systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to building occupants. The Assistant Chief Engineer serves as a key leader for the engineering team, helping maintain operational excellence, supporting preventative maintenance programs, overseeing contractor activities, and assisting the Chief Engineer in achieving reliability, safety, and uptime goals. This position also assumes Chief Engineer responsibilities when the Chief Engineer is not on site.**What your day-to-day will look like:*** Supervise and direct engineering and maintenance staff during assigned shifts while monitoring work quality, safety, and overall team performance.* Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and service requests for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems.* Monitor building operations including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, ventilation equipment, and fire/life safety systems to ensure continuous operation.* Train and mentor engineering staff on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, workplace safety, and proper tool and equipment usage.* Oversee contractors and vendors performing work within the facility, ensuring compliance with building procedures, safety requirements, and critical work authorization processes.* Maintain engineering logs, system readings, maintenance records, inventory levels, and documentation related to equipment performance and building operations.* Support emergency response procedures, participate in on-call rotations, and assist with after-hours or weekend projects as needed.**Required Qualifications:*** 3–5 years of related experience in building operations, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or similar skilled trades.* Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance, or facilities environment.* Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first year with company support.* Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.* Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely work on ladders up to 30 feet in height.* Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Trade school education, union training, military service, or college coursework related to engineering or building operations.* Experience working in critical environments such as clean rooms, laboratories, data centers, or secure facilities.* Familiarity with Daikin VRV, DOAS, and related HVAC systems.* Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs and contractor management.* Knowledge of emergency escalation procedures and critical facility work authorization processes.* Understanding of building automation systems and energy management controls.* Experience maintaining inventory, ordering parts, and supporting operational budgeting processes.**Location:** San Diego, CA**Work Shift:** Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM**Salary:** $42.79 - $49.52**Additional Information:** This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must be U.S. citizens. A 90-day probationary period applies, with continued employment determined upon successful completion.This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Expected compensation for this position:** 89,000.00 – 103,000.00 USD per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.* **Location:**On-site –San Diego, CA, Vista, CA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!