Engineering Lead for Critical Systems & Safety

JLL; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Kirkland, WA to assist the Engineering Manager in supervising Leads/Operating Engineers, developing SOPs, and implementing panel load data logging for precise forecasting. You will oversee building systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate vendor activities for safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include managing MOPs/JHAs, conducting site inspections, training teams, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building engineering management or facilities engineering with focus on electrical systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, life safety, and fire alarm systems.
• Solid understanding of NFPA-70E with ability to work on equipment in required Arc Flash PPE.
• Experience with safety training such as NFPA-70E and OSHA-10.
• Ability to develop SOPs, MOPs, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing reactive maintenance within SLA-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and operational aspects of building critical systems and components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Experience coordinating and managing vendor activities.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Manager with supervision, coordinating, and training the Leads/Operating Engineers.
• Develop Panel Allocation SOPs to forecast panel availability supporting client design scope documents.
• Develop SOPs and implement true panel load data logging for accurate forecasting of panel availability and usage.
• Develop EPM programs for each site, write SOPs, and verify MOPs in a timely manner to expedite scheduling coordination.
• Review all Electrical MOPs and approve associated JHAs.
• Ensure reactive work orders are managed within SLA limits and proactively action unassigned work orders to reduce volume and work order age.
• Provide technical support and training for Leads/Operating Engineers while operating all building systems in a competent, effective and efficient manner.
• Coordinate and control all vendor activities, ensuring quality of work is inspected and defects/recommendations are actioned or escalated accordingly.
• Obtain quotations and order parts required to maintain site operation and system resilience.
• Conduct regular site-specific training with all sites Leads/Operating Engineers and ensure regular site inspections, work inspections, and audits are carried out.
• Ensure all site tools/equipment and key system inventories are kept up to date and in working order.
• Write procedures/processes on all installed systems with primary focus on electrical systems.
• Carry out controlled switching of switchgear, panels, and equipment either for maintenance or recovery from failure.
• Issue/Close/Inspect work permits and work areas when required (LOTO Logs, SOPs, MOPs, Risk Assessments, Access, Hot Work, Mechanical Work, Roof Work) for vendors and Leads/Operating Engineers.
• Complete Life Safety Systems Log reviews and ensure critical spares update/inventory/records/ordering is kept current.
• Complete and update EHS records as needed while identifying safety hazards and incorporating remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee contractor activities within the building and maintain records of building rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
• Serve as subject matter expert on all electrical, life safety, and fire alarm systems with solid understanding of NFPA-70E.
• Troubleshoot and respond to operational and emergency situations, checking malfunctioning equipment and implementing corrective actions.
• Prioritize PMs, corrective, and emergent work orders for the site (annual, monthly, weekly, and daily).
• Maintain clean and safe working environment, identifying and remediating all EHS issues as they arise.
• Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building.

Skills

Electrical systems

Life safety

Fire alarm systems

NFPA-70E

OSHA-10

SOPs/MOPs

Vendor management

PM scheduling

Documentation

Team training

Education

Experience in building engineering management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JLL is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Kirkland, WA to assist the Engineering Manager in supervising Leads/Operating Engineers, developing SOPs, and implementing panel load data logging for precise forecasting. You will oversee building systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate vendor activities for safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include managing MOPs/JHAs, conducting site inspections, training teams, and maintaining documentation.