Lead Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Lead Engineer in Spring, TX to oversee maintenance of critical building systems and lead a skilled team. You will supervise staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure adherence to safety standards and CMMS workflows while optimizing operations.

The role requires hands-on technical leadership in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems with focus on preventative maintenance and reliable performance for mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years of trades schooling in electrical systems, refrigeration and HVAC.
• 5+ years in building engineering management or related roles with at least 5 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of mission critical cooling, power, mechanical and fire suppression systems.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety knowledge and safe work practices.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Outlook, AutoCAD and IWMS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to report clearly.
• Willingness for shift work, weekend duties, and 24/7 on-call.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and ensure service levels are met.
• Oversee contractors and ensure safety standards across activities.
• Manage the Maintenance Management system (IWMS) for tasks and workflow.
• Check equipment, diagnose issues, and decide corrective actions.
• Lead preventative maintenance scheduling and inventory management.
• Perform preventative and corrective HVAC repairs (RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, fans, pumps).
• Troubleshoot non-routine HVAC issues and control-related symptoms.
• Provide hands-on training and supervision to operations staff.
• Ensure all work orders are created, completed and closed per SLAs and CMMS.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma + HVAC trade schooling

Tools

IWMS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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.

Lead Engineer

What this job involves:

As a Lead Engineer at JLL, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of critical building systems while leading a skilled maintenance team. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, overseeing contractors and service providers to guarantee the highest quality of work and adherence to JLL health and safety standards. You’ll direct the performance of maintenance service requests, ensuring work is accomplished efficiently with minimal disruption. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and in this role, you’ll do exactly that by maintaining operational excellence across mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You’ll implement preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and foster a culture of continuous learning within your team. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and you’ll demonstrate this by providing training and supervision that expands your team's capabilities while maintaining compliance with all site procedures, SLAs, and our Computerized Maintenance Management System.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff, monitoring their performance and assigned responsibilities to ensure all work meets established service level requirements
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring quality of work and strict adherence to JLL health and safety standards across all activities
• Manage the Maintenance Management system for all engineering practices, including planned and reactive tasks, ensuring seamless execution with minimal building disruption
• Check malfunctioning equipment, diagnose issues, and determine corrective actions required to restore systems to satisfactory operating condition
• Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program, including scheduling tasks, delegating to qualified staff, ordering parts and equipment, and maintaining inventory
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on commercial HVAC equipment including RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, terminal units, exhaust fans, pumps, and related components
• Troubleshoot non-routine HVAC issues such as comfort complaints, airflow problems, equipment failures, and controls-related symptoms, implementing effective corrective actions
• Provide hands-on training and supervision to operations staff, demonstrating proper use of tools, basic maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques
• Ensure all work orders are created, completed, and closed in full compliance with SLAs and the CMMS (Corrigo), maintaining accurate documentation and records

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma plus two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC
• 5+ years of building engineering management, facilities management, data center management, or related experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of mission critical cooling systems, power systems, mechanical systems, and fire suppression systems
• Knowledge of Electrical/Arc Flash Safety standards (NFPA 70E) and ability to carry out all work in a health and safety conscious manner
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, AutoCAD, and Integrated Work Maintenance Management System (IWMS) software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to produce clear oral and written reports
• Availability for shift work, weekend work, and on-call escalated problems on a 24/7/365 basis

Preferred qualifications:

• Electrical or HVAC licenses
• Project management skills and experience leading technical projects from initiation to completion
• Strong customer service orientation with proven ability to manage client interactions professionally and effectively
• Previous experience in commercial real-estate or corporate facilities management environments

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

Location: On-site -Spring, TX

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") 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/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.