Hospital Mechanical Engineering Leader

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay for early access to earned W

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Chief Engineer, Mechanical for a premier healthcare client in Houston, TX. The role oversees hospital mechanical systems, life-safety operations, and regulatory compliance to ensure uptime and patient safety.

You will lead a shift team of engineers and coordinate with clinical staff and external contractors to plan and execute critical upgrades with minimal patient impact, promoting a safe healing environment across the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in facility engineering operations with 5+ years in supervisory/leadership roles in healthcare.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, boilers, chillers, medical gas, and BAS systems.
• Licensure or certification in high‑pressure boiler operation or equivalent.
• Experience navigating Joint Commission, CMS and NFPA standards in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, and repair of all hospital mechanical systems to maximize uptime for clinical environments.
• Manage a dedicated team of shift engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards (Joint Commission, NFPA, ASHRAE) and local codes.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance using CMMS.
• Coordinate with hospital leadership and external contractors for critical utility shutdowns.
• Manage department budget and energy use; identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Respond to emergencies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

HVAC systems

Supervisory leadership

Building automation (BAS)

Regulatory compliance

Medical gas systems

High‑pressure steam boilers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

CHFM or CHC credential (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Fault detection diagnostics

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Chief Engineer, Mechanical for a premier healthcare client in Houston, TX. The role oversees hospital mechanical systems, life-safety operations, and regulatory compliance to ensure uptime and patient safety.

You will lead a shift team of engineers and coordinate with clinical staff and external contractors to plan and execute critical upgrades with minimal patient impact, promoting a safe healing environment across the facility.