Lead Operating Engineer

Lead Operating Engineer – JLL

As a Lead Operating Engineer at JLL, you will serve as the technical backbone ensuring building systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably for our clients and their occupants. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and power generation equipment in a critical commercial environment. You will lead a team while personally performing complex maintenance tasks, responding to service requests, and driving continuous improvements to our preventative maintenance programs.

Collaboration with property management teams, vendors, and fellow engineers is essential to solving challenges and optimizing building performance, with a particular emphasis on electrical systems and trades.

• Lead the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, and life‑safety systems while ensuring compliance with government regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Perform complex electrical work including installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, requiring trade‑specific license and expertise to maintain critical infrastructure.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance programs, schedules, work instructions, and SOPs while performing predictive, planned, and routine maintenance as directed.
• Inspect, repair, and optimize pumps, fans, valves, motors, and other mechanical equipment by interpreting specifications, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Respond to tenant service requests accurately and expediently while maintaining responsibility for purchasing, inventory control, and contracted maintenance coordination.
• Analyze building system performance data to recommend improvements in production methods, equipment efficiency, and energy optimization that deliver measurable value.
• Serve as on‑call engineer for the building portfolio, actively participating in emergency response procedures, technical training programs, and safety initiatives while maintaining accurate time, production, and maintenance records.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the building maintenance industry and an accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronics, or another industry‑related trade (union training and certification also acceptable).
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe operation of ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, volt meter, manual drain auger, plumber’s helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, specifications, and procedure manuals, with ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical skills including ability to calculate figures such as load balancing, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, with ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, with ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.

• Universal CFC certification.
• Experience with building control systems, electrical distribution systems, and UPS systems.
• Background working in commercial office buildings, critical environments, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new systems through on‑the‑job training, operations manuals, and technical documentation.
• Track record of fostering teamwork and creating positive working environments.

McLean, VA

Wednesday‑Saturday 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM

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

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 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 working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy.