Senior Facilities Engineer & AI-Driven Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Chief Engineer in Hopkinsville, KY to lead operations and strategic direction of the engineering team. You will be the technical advisor to facility management and client leadership, driving reliability-based maintenance and asset performance.

You will oversee budgets, vendor relations, and compliance while leveraging AI-powered predictive maintenance and building automation to maximize uptime and safety across all building systems.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in engineering or equivalent work experience plus 7+ years facility-related work experience including 3–5 years in senior supervisory role.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, BAS, energy management, and CMMS.
• Professional licensure or certification (e.g., Electrical license, SMA Operating Engineers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee operation of building systems (HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, electrical distribution, mechanical equipment) using AI-powered predictive maintenance and BAS.
• Lead and develop engineering team through coaching, performance management, safety training, and professional development.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensure service delivery and compliance with SLAs, CFWA processes for critical infrastructure.
• Oversee department budget including labor, materials, and capital projects; analyze metrics to drive cost efficiency.
• Champion safety culture with audits, training, OSHA compliance, and documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Building automation systems

CMMS

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Chief Engineer in Hopkinsville, KY to lead operations and strategic direction of the engineering team. You will be the technical advisor to facility management and client leadership, driving reliability-based maintenance and asset performance.

You will oversee budgets, vendor relations, and compliance while leveraging AI-powered predictive maintenance and building automation to maximize uptime and safety across all building systems.