Lead Engineer - Critical Facilities & Operations

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Early access to wages (Daily Pay)

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Santa Clara, California is seeking a Lead Engineer to safeguard critical building systems and ensure zero downtime. You will act as the primary technical escalation point, monitor BAS and equipment, and lead maintenance and contractor activities during your shift.

You will diagnose complex issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety, document resolutions in CMMS, and communicate clearly with property management and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities or critical building engineering.
• EPA Universal Certification (Type I, II, and III) required.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee continuous operation of critical building systems; act as primary escalation during shift.
• Monitor BAS and critical equipment performance; conduct facility rounds.
• Lead work order responses and coordinate contractor activities during shift hours.
• Execute planned maintenance procedures; prioritize high-complexity tasks; track completion rates.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety; maintain reliability.
• Document activities, issues and resolutions in CMMS and handover logs; escalate as needed.
• Represent engineering team to property management, clients, and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire/life safety

Building automation

CMMS

Technical escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle in Santa Clara, California is seeking a Lead Engineer to safeguard critical building systems and ensure zero downtime. You will act as the primary technical escalation point, monitor BAS and equipment, and lead maintenance and contractor activities during your shift.

You will diagnose complex issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety, document resolutions in CMMS, and communicate clearly with property management and clients.