Assistant Chief Engineer

What this job involves

The Assistant Chief Engineer is a key member of JLL’s Facilities team, supporting the Chief Engineer in overseeing building operations, maintenance, and engineering services. This role helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all facility systems while supporting sustainability initiatives, operational excellence, and high-quality service delivery across a multi-building site.

• Assisting the Chief Engineer with daily operations of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems
• Supervising and coordinating maintenance staff and contractors across first and second shifts
• Monitoring and maintaining building automation and control systems to optimize energy efficiency and performance
• Conducting regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify and resolve potential issues
• Responding to emergency situations and providing technical expertise to address building-related problems
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Managing administrative responsibilities, including billing, documentation, and work order tracking
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventories, and compliance requirements
• Collaborating with property management, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality facility services

• Experience supporting or managing commercial building operations and maintenance
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems
• Ability to supervise engineering staff and coordinate contractors effectively
• Strong computer skills with experience in administrative work, documentation, and billing
• Availability to work first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Ability to respond to emergency situations as needed
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

• Experience with Siemens and Prism building automation/control systems
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a facilities or engineering environment
• Experience supporting multi-building sites
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance in commercial real estate

• Schedule:
  
  First shift, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Pay Range: $43–$46 per hour

On-site – Wilmington, DE

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email