Senior Facility Engineer – HVAC & Systems Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through ‘

Daily Pay'

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee building engineering operations on-site in North Seattle, WA. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and control systems while guiding a team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities include reviewing maintenance work, conducting hands-on repairs, and developing SOPs. The role requires 7+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and a strong safety mindset with on-call duties and

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all building engineering operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of facility infrastructure.
• Serve as the site's senior engineering resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex 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 as required, particularly for complex or critical equipment.
• Review engineering work quality and ensure maintenance activities are executed in accordance with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Train, mentor, and coach engineers and technicians to strengthen technical capability, improve troubleshooting skills, and enhance overall team effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides to support knowledge transfer and operational consistency.
• Coordinate daily technical priorities with the Hard Services Manager, engineering staff, contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and projects.
• Support planning and execution of facility projects, equipment replacements, commissioning activities, and operational improvements.
• Identify equipment reliability concerns, recurring failures, and operational risks; develop and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and uptime.
• Provide technical support during facility emergencies, critical equipment failures, investigations, and business continuity events.
• Manage and oversee refrigeration systems and programs, including maintenance, troubleshooting, compliance, and optimization activities.
• Assist with contractor oversight, vendor coordination, and project management activities to ensure work is completed safely, effectively, and in accordance with site standards.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all applicable safety policies, procedures, regulations, and maintenance standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Controls systems

Maintenance practices

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee building engineering operations on-site in North Seattle, WA. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and control systems while guiding a team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities include reviewing maintenance work, conducting hands-on repairs, and developing SOPs. The role requires 7+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and a strong safety mindset with on-call duties and