Forward Deployed Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
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Job summary
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. is seeking a Digital Deployment Engineer to join our Global Digital & Transformation Team.
This hands-on role deploys and integrates advanced technology across facilities portfolios, working with clients, operations, and internal tech groups to enable smart buildings and data-driven workflows. You will implement platforms, build integrations via APIs, and develop automation for maintenance and service delivery, while collaborating on pilot programs and enterprise-scale
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in software development, systems integration, technical implementation, or solutions engineering.
- Experience with enterprise software platforms and integration technologies.
- Experience in client-facing or field deployment roles.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and configure technology platforms across client facilities including CMMS/IWMS, BMS, IoT sensors, energy management systems, and workplace applications
- Build integrations between building systems, enterprise platforms (ERP, HR, finance), and operational tools using APIs, middleware, and custom code
- Develop automation workflows for maintenance scheduling, work order routing, incident management, and service delivery
- Implement data pipelines to aggregate information from disparate building and operational systems into unified analytics environments
- Configure dashboards, reporting tools, and visualization platforms for facilities teams and client stakeholders
- Partner with client stakeholders, facilities managers, and operations teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Lead technical aspects of pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and enterprise-scale rollouts
- Conduct onsite visits to assess existing systems, support deployment activities, and troubleshoot integration challenges
- Deliver training and technical documentation to operations teams and end users
- Manage stakeholder communication throughout implementation phases
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues, data quality problems, and system performance challenges
- Troubleshoot connectivity between legacy building systems and modern cloud platforms
- Optimize system configurations for reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
- Support incident response and root-cause analysis for technical issues affecting operations
- Identify patterns in deployment challenges and develop reusable solutions and standardized approaches
- Collaborate with product teams to translate field insights into platform enhancements
- Document technical configurations, deployment procedures, and integration standards
- Contribute to innovation initiatives involving AI, predictive maintenance, digital twins, sustainability analytics, and workplace optimization
- Stay current with emerging technologies in smart buildings, IoT, and facilities operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements
- Client service orientation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with CMMS platforms (Maximo, ServiceNow, Planon) or IWMS systems (Archibus, Tririga)
- Hands-on experience with building management systems (BMS), IoT platforms, or smart building technologies
- Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, or other building automation protocols
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and industrial control system security
- Experience in Agile or project management methodologies
- Certifications in cloud platforms, building systems, or facilities management (CFM, FMP, Azure/AWS certifications)
Education
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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.
JLL is seeking a Digital Deployment Engineer to join our Global Digital & Transformation Team. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, building technology, and operational delivery, responsible for deploying and integrating advanced technology solutions across complex facilities portfolios.
You will work directly with clients, facilities operations teams, and internal technology groups to implement smart building platforms, operational systems, and data-driven workflows that transform how buildings and workplaces perform. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring both engineering expertise and the ability to understand real‑world facilities operations.
Global Digital Transformation Lead
- Deploy and configure technology platforms across client facilities including CMMS/IWMS, BMS, IoT sensors, energy management systems, and workplace applications
- Build integrations between building systems, enterprise platforms (ERP, HR, finance), and operational tools using APIs, middleware, and custom code
- Develop automation workflows for maintenance scheduling, work order routing, incident management, and service delivery
- Implement data pipelines to aggregate information from disparate building and operational systems into unified analytics environments
- Configure dashboards, reporting tools, and visualization platforms for facilities teams and client stakeholders
- Partner with client stakeholders, facilities managers, and operations teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Lead technical aspects of pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and enterprise-scale rollouts
- Conduct onsite visits to assess existing systems, support deployment activities, and troubleshoot integration challenges
- Deliver training and technical documentation to operations teams and end users
- Manage stakeholder communication throughout implementation phases
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues, data quality problems, and system performance challenges
- Troubleshoot connectivity between legacy building systems and modern cloud platforms
- Optimize system configurations for reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
- Support incident response and root-cause analysis for technical issues affecting operations
- Identify patterns in deployment challenges and develop reusable solutions and standardized approaches
- Collaborate with product teams to translate field insights into platform enhancements
- Document technical configurations, deployment procedures, and integration standards
- Contribute to innovation initiatives involving AI, predictive maintenance, digital twins, sustainability analytics, and workplace optimization
- Stay current with emerging technologies in smart buildings, IoT, and facilities operations
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3+ years of experience in software development, systems integration, technical implementation, or solutions engineering
- Demonstrated experience working with enterprise software platforms and integration technologies
- Experience in client-facing or field deployment roles
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, or similar)
- Experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and system integration patterns
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Understanding of data structures, ETL processes, and data quality management
- Understanding of facilities management operations, building systems, or commercial real estate
- Awareness of building automation, HVAC systems, energy management, or workplace technologies
- Knowledge of operational workflows in maintenance, service delivery, or space management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements
- Client service orientation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with CMMS platforms (Maximo, ServiceNow, Planon) or IWMS systems (Archibus, Tririga)
- Hands-on experience with building management systems (BMS), IoT platforms, or smart building technologies
- Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, or other building automation protocols
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and industrial control system security
- Experience in Agile or project management methodologies
- Certifications in cloud platforms, building systems, or facilities management (CFM, FMP, Azure/AWS certifications)
JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We do this by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. We are a Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 100,000.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
112,000.00 – 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.
Remote –Chandler, AZ, Hillsboro, OR
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. Some of these benefits include:
- 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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