Director, Electrical Engineering and Automation

JLL; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is hiring for Global Director, Engineering and Automation to lead building automation strategy, maintenance, and analytics across regional operations. The role focuses on smart building platforms, monitoring, and controls with a SME in electrical engineering for data centers and technology labs.

The position requires a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, 10 years in engineering/automation, and leadership of diverse, global teams. On-site in multiple U.S. locations with travel expected.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering bachelor degree minimum; Masters or P.E. preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience with engineering and building automation systems.
• Advanced planning, scheduling, and project management experience a plus.
• High level of knowledge of BAS technologies, HVAC, CUP, Chiller, Cooling Tower, and auxiliary equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure innovation, best practices, playbooks, and standards are implemented globally.
• Develop and implement Smart Building Platform monitoring and controls technology strategies.
• Act as technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical engineering and controls automation for operations and facilities management of data centers and technology labs.
• Oversee the Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) for monitoring building performance globally across the client portfolio and responding to building automation alarms and equipment failures.
• Lead and manage a globally dispersed team of Building Automation System (BAS) engineers across multiple regions.
• Drive optimal tracking and performance related to building automation and technical services.
• Write or review and update SOPs and playbooks for the IOC and BAS teams.
• Be the owner of electrification system operations programs and upgrade projects.
• Create best practices related to maintenance strategies and facility operations.
• Develop or integrate assessment tools to evaluate performance electrical systems.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends related to smart building technologies.
• Provide expertise for operations teams to understand data insights and analytics: identify trends, failures, and optimize schedules.
• Ensure maintenance strategies for electrification systems are aligned based on operational priorities and risk.
• Advise on the delivery of maintenance strategies, such as PM/PdM implementation, condition-based maintenance, and other programs.
• Provide direction to Reliability Engineering and implement RCM principles.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through learning, hosting events, and coaching staff.
• Governance of the electrical engineering and building automation program.
• Position is on-site and expected to be in the client office 3-5 days a week as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Program management

Education

Electrical Engineering bachelor degree

Masters or P.E. preferred

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.

Global Director, Engineering and Automation

What this job involves

The Director of Engineering and Automation will be a program manager and subject matter expert as it relates to building automation strategies, maintenance, smart buildings and controls, and analytics.

• Ensure innovation, best practices, playbooks, and standards are implemented globally.


• Develop and implement Smart Building Platform monitoring and controls technology strategies


• Act as technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical engineering and controls automation for operations and facilities management of data centers and technology labs


• Oversee the Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) for monitoring building performance globally across the client portfolio and responding to building automation alarms and equipment failures


• Lead and manage a globally dispersed team of Building Automation System (BAS) engineers across multiple regions


• Drive optimal tracking and performance related to building automation and technical services


• Write or review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and playbooks for the IOC and BAS teams


• Be the owner of electrification system operations programs and upgrade projects


• Create best practices related to maintenance strategies and facility operations.


• Develop or integrate assessment tools to evaluate performance electrical systems


• Stay up-to-date on industry trends related to smart building technologies


• Provide expertise for operations teams to understand data insights and analytics: identify trends, failures, and optimize schedules


• Ensure maintenance strategies for electrification systems are aligned based on operational priorities and risk


• Advise on the delivery of maintenance strategies, such as self-performance decisions, PM/PdM implementation, condition-based maintenance, and other programs


• Provide direction to Reliability Engineering and implement RCM principles


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through learning, hosting events, and coaching staff


• Governance of the electrical engineering and building automation program


• Position is on-site and expected to be in the client office 3-5 days a week as needed

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering bachelor degree minimum, Masters or P.E. preferred


• 10 years of progressive experience with engineering and building automation systems


• Advanced planning, scheduling, and project management experience a plus


• High level of knowledge of BAS technologies, HVAC, CUP, Chiller, Cooling Tower, and auxiliary equipment operation and maintenance

Preferred Location

• San Jose, CA or San Francisco Bay area


• Raleigh / Durham, NC area

Travel

Travel: 10% - 20%

Location

On-site -Durham, NC, San Jose, CA

Expected compensation for this position

• 110,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

• 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

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