BAS Engineer

JLL; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Facilities/BAS technician to monitor and manage building automation, HVAC, and critical systems. You will evaluate alarms, perform system inspections, and support energy optimization to maintain safe and reliable operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1–5 years in facilities or construction trades, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of facilities or construction trades experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BAS, HVAC, utility, environmental systems for reliable operation.
• Respond to alarms and faults per approved procedures.
• Perform inspections, trend reviews, and operational assessments to identify issues.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with mechanics, engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Generate reports and provide operational analysis to facilities leadership.

Skills

BAS systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–5 years facilities experience

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL-

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them. If you're a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, let's talk.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC, utility, environmental monitoring, and critical facility systems to ensure reliable operation and compliance.
• Monitor and respond to system alarms, equipment faults, environmental excursions, and abnormal operating conditions in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform routine virtual system inspections, trend reviews, and operational assessments to identify issues before they impact operations.
• Troubleshoot BAS controllers, PLCs, sensors, actuators, field devices, communication networks, and sequences of operation.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance and repair activities with mechanics, engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform or support preventive maintenance, testing, backup verification, database maintenance, and software updates for BAS infrastructure.
• Perform calibration, verification, and functional testing of environmental monitoring devices, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control instruments.
• Maintain HVAC, laboratory, vivarium, cold-storage, and critical environmental control systems supporting research and regulated operations.
• Review and analyze trend data to identify opportunities for reliability improvements, energy optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Support optimization of schedules, setpoints, alarms, and control sequences to improve system performance and reduce energy consumption.
• Maintain BAS graphics, point databases, alarm configurations, schedules, trend logs, backups, and user access records.
• Support commissioning, startup, shutdown, and validation activities for facility projects and system modifications.
• Generate reports and provide operational analysis to facilities leadership, engineering teams, and site stakeholders.
• Complete and document work using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other site documentation systems.
• Maintain accurate records of alarms, investigations, repairs, calibrations, maintenance activities, and system changes.
• Support change-control, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance programs, including GMP/GxP requirements where applicable.
• Communicate equipment status, operational impacts, system outages, and corrective actions to facilities leadership and affected stakeholders.
• Support audits, inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews through preparation and retrieval of system records and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operations personnel regarding BAS systems, alarm response, and facility controls.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all safety procedures, hazardous material requirements, and site operating practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of facility operations, reliability, and business continuity objectives.

Education/training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Years of relevant experience 1-5 years, Facilities, Construction Trades Experience

Skills and knowledge

• Basic understanding of HVAC, mechanical systems, or building operations.
• Ability to learn and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical documentation and equipment information.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office