Director, Electrical Engineering and Automation
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Engineering
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Operations Management
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Director,Electrical Engineering and Automation
The Director of Engineering and Automation will be a program manager and subject matter expert as it relates to building automation strategies, maintenance, smart buildings and controls, and analytics.
What this job involves- Ensure innovation, best practices, playbooks, and standards are implemented globally.
- Develop and implement Smart Building Platform monitoring and controls technology strategies.
- Act as technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical engineering and controls automation for operations and facilities management of data centers and technology labs.
- Oversee the Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) for monitoring building performance globally across the client portfolio and responding to building automation alarms and equipment failures.
- Lead and manage a globally dispersed team of Building Automation System (BAS) engineers across multiple regions.
- Drive optimal tracking and performance related to building automation and technical services.
- Write or review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and playbooks for the IOC and BAS teams.
- Be the owner of electrification system operations programs and upgrade projects.
- Create best practices related to maintenance strategies and facility operations.
- Develop or integrate assessment tools to evaluate performance electrical systems.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends related to smart building technologies.
- Provide expertise for operations teams to understand data insights and analytics: identify trends, failures, and optimize schedules.
- Ensure maintenance strategies for electrification systems are aligned based on operational priorities and risk.
- Advise on the delivery of maintenance strategies, such as self-performance decisions, PM/PdM implementation, condition-based maintenance, and other programs.
- Provide direction to Reliability Engineering and implement RCM principles.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through learning, hosting events, and coaching staff.
- Governance of the electrical engineering and building automation program.
Position is on-site and expected to be in the client office 3-5 days a week as needed.
Travel: 10% - 20%
Qualifications- Electrical Engineering bachelor degree minimum.
- Masters or P.E. preferred.
- 10 years of progressive experience with engineering and building automation systems.
- Advanced planning, scheduling, and project management experience a plus.
- High level of knowledge of BAS technologies, HVAC, CUP, Chiller, Cooling Tower, and auxiliary equipment operation and maintenance.
Preferred
Location:
San Jose, CA or San Francisco Bay area Raleigh / Durham, NC area.
Expected compensation for this position: – USD per year.
Location:
On-site –Durham, NC, San Jose, CA.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid Time Off and…
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