Director, Building Automation & Electrical Engineering

JLL; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Global Director of Engineering and Automation to lead building automation programs across our client portfolio. This on-site role is based in the Durham, NC area with 10–20% travel and global team leadership.

Responsibilities include setting SOPs/standards, advancing electrification programs, and translating data into actionable insights for operations. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 10 years in engineering and BAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10 years of progressive engineering and building automation experience.
• Strong planning, scheduling and project management skills.
• Deep knowledge of BAS technologies, HVAC, chiller systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of facilities and data centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure innovation, best practices, playbooks, and standards are implemented globally.
• Develop and implement smart building platform monitoring and controls strategies.
• Act as SME for electrical engineering and controls automation for operations and facilities management.
• Oversee global IOC for monitoring building performance and responding to alarms.
• Lead a globally dispersed BAS engineering team and drive performance improvements.

Skills

BAS technologies

HVAC

Project management

Analytics

Operations

Education

Electrical Engineering bachelor degree

Masters or P.E. preferred

Job description

JLL is seeking a Global Director of Engineering and Automation to lead building automation programs across our client portfolio. This on-site role is based in the Durham, NC area with 10–20% travel and global team leadership.

Responsibilities include setting SOPs/standards, advancing electrification programs, and translating data into actionable insights for operations. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 10 years in engineering and BAS.