Chief Engineer, Electrical

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages – Daily/“

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a Chief Engineer, Electrical for a premier healthcare client in Houston. You will oversee the reliability, safety, and compliance of the hospital's electrical infrastructure, including life-safety power systems, emergency generators, UPS, and high-voltage distribution to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

Lead a team of electricians and shift engineers, mentor staff, and drive continuous training on safety standards and building technologies while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in electrical operations/maintenance in large facilities, with 5+ years in healthcare.
• Valid Master Electrician license or equivalent certification.
• Deep expertise in medium-to-low voltage distribution, generators, UPS, substations and ATS.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory codes: NFPA 70E, 99, 110, Joint Commission.
• Ability to read complex electrical diagrams and building specs.
• Excellent communication and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct testing, maintenance, and repair of hospital electrical distribution systems and generators.
• Supervise and mentor electrical technicians and shift engineers.
• Provide ongoing training on electrical safety standards and building technologies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and NEC.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance using CMMS.
• Plan and execute critical shutdowns with clinical staff and utilities.
• Lead investigations into power quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement of spare parts.

Skills

Electrical operations

Leadership in healthcare

Master Electrician license

Regulatory compliance NFPA 70E/99/110

Reading electrical diagrams

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Facilities Mgmt

CHFM or CHC credential

NETA/IEEE certification

Tools

EPMS

CMMS

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.

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (Day) - morning to afternoon hours

What this job involves:

As the Chief Engineer, Electrical for a premier healthcare client account, you will hold ultimate responsibility for the reliability, safety, and compliance of the hospital's complex electrical infrastructure. This role oversees essential life-safety power systems, emergency generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and high-voltage distribution networks to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations and patient care.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Direct the operational testing, maintenance, and repair of the hospital's electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and parallel switchgear to guarantee constant emergency power readiness.
• Supervise and mentor a team of electrical technicians and shift engineers, fostering an environment where we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive.
• We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career by providing continuous training on the latest electrical safety standards and advanced building technologies.
• Ensure strict compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code), and NEC guidelines.
• Manage the preventative and predictive maintenance schedules for all electrical assets utilizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to optimize equipment lifespans.
• Coordinate closely with hospital clinical staff, administration, and external utility providers to plan, schedule, and safely execute critical electrical shutdowns and system upgrades with zero impact on patient care.
• Lead investigations into electrical system anomalies or power quality issues, conducting root-cause analyses and implementing corrective measures to mitigate future risks.
• Oversee departmental budgets, vendor contracts, and the procurement of critical spare parts, while identifying opportunities for energy conservation and electrical efficiency improvements.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance within a large commercial or industrial facility, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• A valid Master Electrician license or equivalent state-issued electrical engineering/technical certification.
• Deep technical expertise in medium-to-low voltage electrical distribution, emergency backup power generators, UPS systems, utility substations, and automatic transfer switches.
• Proven knowledge of regulatory compliance codes specific to healthcare, including NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, and Joint Commission standards.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical one-line diagrams, schematic drawings, and building specifications.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of managing technical teams and collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders under pressure.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential.
• Active membership or certification with the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
• We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success, so experience implementing smart-grid technologies, renewable energy integration, or advanced microgrid systems is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) and thermal imaging/infrared thermography for predictive maintenance.

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (Day) - morning to afternoon hours

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On-site -Houston, TX

Benefits

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

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For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.