Facilities Capital Engineer

Overview

Facilities Capital Engineer – lead facility operations and long‑term reliability engineering for JLL’s client portfolio. Focus on maintaining and improving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems; ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and client standards while driving capital projects.

• Ensure all site infrastructure adheres to applicable codes and standards, conduct regular assessments, and implement corrective actions for continuous compliance.
• Lead infrastructure planning and renewal programs for mechanical and electrical systems, developing capital plans that prioritize upgrades, replacements, and expansions based on condition assessments, lifecycle analysis, and business requirements.
• Implement standard operating procedures for mechanical and electrical operations and maintenance activities; establish best practices that enhance system reliability and extend asset life cycles.
• Identify and champion projects that optimize site capacity and infrastructure utilization; analyze current systems to uncover opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners—including engineers, contractors, and vendors—to execute infrastructure capital projects and ensure timely, satisfactory completion.
• Support reliability engineering activities: failure analysis, equipment commissioning, repair‑versus‑replace evaluations, and maintenance queue management.
• Track and report on program effectiveness; provide insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.

• B.S. in Engineering (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred).
• 5–10years of experience in facilities capital engineering, building engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and other relevant building codes and standards.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, capital budgeting, and multi‑year renewal programs.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance procedures and operational standards.
• Familiarity with critical/regulated environments (e.g., data centers, laboratories, manufacturing).
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, and a variety of facility types.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and IT tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to make informed recommendations with incomplete data sets, balance stakeholder requirements, and translate organizational goals into service actions.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Self‑aware, actively seeks and shares feedback; advocates self‑development.
• Self‑starter with flexible, open‑mindful approach and drive to go beyond expectations.
• Systematic work style with high attention to detail; able to work without direct supervision.
• Embraces change and develops innovative solutions; challenges the status quo.

• Certified Reliability Leader (preferred).
• IFMA Certification (preferred).
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation: $90,100 – $111,500 per year.

On‑site – Chicago, IL;
Davenport, IA;
Des Moines, IA;
Naperville, IL.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. JLL respects the life circumstances and views every candidate with dignity and respect.