Senior Chief Engineer: Critical Systems Leader

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Chief Engineer for Critical Systems in Round Rock, TX. You will lead the operation of mission-critical building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, and emergency power, while guiding a team of engineers and technicians to ensure reliability and safety.

You’ll mentor staff, manage maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on OSHA/NFPA/EPA standards and documented processes to support operational

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive facility engineering experience involving complex mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, central plants, electrical distribution, and emergency power.
• 3+ years of lead, supervisory, or senior engineering experience demonstrating ability to provide technical direction and develop engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of MOP/SOP/EOP execution, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and electrical safety requirements including NFPA 70E compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for daily operation of critical mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls systems while maintaining awareness of system capacity, redundancy, and operational risk.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for abnormal system conditions and equipment failures, leading complex troubleshooting and providing direction during startups, shutdowns, load transfers, and emergency response.
• Lead and mentor operating engineers, plant technicians, electricians, and maintenance personnel by establishing work priorities, providing technical coaching, and reinforcing expectations for safety and operational discipline.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs by validating procedures, reviewing equipment performance and system trends, and ensuring maintenance activities are properly planned and risk‑assessed.
• Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and local requirements including proper application of Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E electrical safety, confined space protocols, and hot work procedures.
• Review recurring equipment failures to support root‑cause analysis, identify equipment requiring lifecycle replacement or capital investment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities within the CMMS and maintain appropriate SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and engineering procedures that support operational readiness.

Skills

Facility engineering

Leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering/HVAC degree

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Chief Engineer for Critical Systems in Round Rock, TX. You will lead the operation of mission-critical building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, and emergency power, while guiding a team of engineers and technicians to ensure reliability and safety.

You’ll mentor staff, manage maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on OSHA/NFPA/EPA standards and documented processes to support operational