Facilities Capital Engineer

JLL; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,100 - 111,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision care

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Facilities Capital Engineer to support operations and long‑term reliability engineering for multiple sites. You will coordinate with the Capital Engineering team and client operations to drive infrastructure projects and ensure code compliance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.

The role requires 5–10 years in facilities capital or related fields, with NEC/NFPA/OSHA knowledge and experience in capital budgeting, lifecycle

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in an Engineering discipline and 5–10 years in facilities capital or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and other codes and standards.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, capital budgeting, and multi-year renewal programs.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance procedures and operational standards.
• Background in critical or regulated environments (data centers, labs, manufacturing, etc.).
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Ability to use CMMS and related IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Recognize that assignments are broad and require originality with substantial latitude.
• Ensure site infrastructure complies with NEC, NFPA, OSHA; conduct assessments and corrective actions.
• Lead infrastructure planning and renewal programs; develop capital plans based on condition and lifecycle.
• Implement SOPs for mechanical and electrical operations to improve reliability.
• Identify projects to optimize capacity and performance aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and vendors to execute projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

IT tools

Job description

Overview

This exciting opportunity is responsible for facilities capital engineering support for operations and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and equipment assets. In coordination and full collaboration with the Reliability & Asset Services COE, the Facilities Capital Engineer will support day‑to‑day facility operations and long‑term reliability engineering, work closely with the local client Capital Engineering team and partner with client Operations to drive infrastructure capital projects and improvements while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards (client standards, NFPA, PSM, OSHA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Recognizes that assignments are broad in nature and require appreciable originality and ingenuity to complete them and considerable latitude for un‑reviewed actions or decisions.
• Ensure all site infrastructure adheres to applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA guidelines, and OSHA regulations; conduct regular assessments and implement corrective actions to maintain continuous compliance across all facilities.
• Lead infrastructure planning and renewal programs for mechanical and electrical systems; develop capital plans that prioritize system upgrades, replacements, and expansions based on condition assessments, lifecycle analysis, and business requirements.
• Implement standard operating procedures for mechanical and electrical operations and maintenance activities; establish best practices that enhance system reliability, extend asset lifecycles, and ensure consistent execution across all sites.
• Identify and champion projects that optimize site capacity and infrastructure utilization; analyze current systems and operations to uncover opportunities for efficiency improvements, capacity expansion, and enhanced performance aligning with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners—including engineers, contractors, and vendors—to successfully execute infrastructure capital projects and ensure projects are completed satisfactorily.
• Support failure analysis, equipment commissioning, and repair‑versus‑replace evaluations.
• Manage reliability activities queue as liaison between daily maintenance and strategic initiatives.
• Track and report on program effectiveness.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Experience

• BS in an Engineering discipline, mechanical or electrical preferred.
• 5‑10 years of experience in facilities capital engineering, building engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable building codes and standards.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, capital budgeting, and multi‑year renewal programs.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance procedures and operational standards.
• Experience in critical or regulated environments preferred (data centers, laboratories, manufacturing environments, automotive, petro‑chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial, critical, manufacturing, labs, or distribution facility types required.
• Ability to use a variety of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and IT tools.

Skills

• Proven ability to make informed recommendations in situations where data sets may be incomplete.
• Ability to balance multiple stakeholder requirements.
• Able to interpret how organizational goals and strategy translate into service or departmental activity.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to manipulate large amounts of data accurately using different spreadsheet formats.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach—"One Family, One JLL".
• Energizes others by showing passion and commitment.
• Self‑aware; actively seeks, shares and acts on feedback on own performance and that of the team.
• Advocates self‑development.
• Self‑starter with flexible and open‑minded approach to work and drive to go "Beyond".
• Systematic approach to work with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work without direct supervision; embraces change and develops innovative solutions, challenging the status quo.

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Reliability Leader preferred.
• IFMA Certification preferred.

Visa & Work Authorization

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

Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position: 90,100.00 - 111,500.00 USD per year.

Location

On‑site – Chicago, IL; Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA; Naperville, IL.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process—including the online application and overall selection process—you may email [e-mail]; this email is only for accommodation requests.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities; only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.