Senior Building Systems Engineering Lead

JLL; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a seasoned facilities engineer for our Seattle area operations. The role focuses on leading building engineering activities, ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure, and coordinating maintenance and project work with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commercial or industrial facility systems, strong HVAC, electrical, and controls knowledge, and proven leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, utilities, and safe maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, troubleshoot complex systems, and communicate across teams.
• Supervisor/managerial experience preferred.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Leadership skills (Communication, relationship building, strategic thinking, adaptability, integrity).
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for building engineering operations, ensuring safe, reliable operation of facility infrastructure.
• Serve as the site's senior engineering resource for troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and building system issues.
• Review, validate, and provide guidance on preventive maintenance activities, corrective maintenance work orders, repair strategies, shutdown plans, start-up procedures, and system recovery efforts.
• Conduct hands-on maintenance, repairs, and installations on HVAC, refrigeration, and building systems, especially for complex equipment.
• Review engineering work quality and ensure activities align with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations, safety requirements, and best practices.
• Train, mentor, and coach engineers and technicians to strengthen technical capability and teamwork.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides for knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate daily technical priorities with Hard Services Manager, engineers, contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Support planning and execution of facility projects, equipment replacements, commissioning activities, and operational improvements.
• Identify reliability concerns, recurring failures, and risks; implement corrective actions to improve performance and uptime.
• Provide technical support during facility emergencies, critical failures, investigations, and business continuity events.
• Manage and oversee refrigeration systems and programs, including maintenance, troubleshooting, compliance, and optimization.
• Assist with contractor oversight, vendor coordination, and project management to ensure safe, effective work per standards.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies, procedures, regulations, and maintenance standards.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Controls & utilities

Maintenance leadership

Customer service

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JLL is seeking a seasoned facilities engineer for our Seattle area operations. The role focuses on leading building engineering activities, ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure, and coordinating maintenance and project work with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commercial or industrial facility systems, strong HVAC, electrical, and controls knowledge, and proven leadership and communication skills.