Engineering Lead

Engineering Lead-JLL What this job involves: The Engineering Lead supports the Facility Manager by leading day-to-day engineering operations and supervising the site engineering team, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems. This role serves as the site's technical authority and first-line engineering leader, balancing hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, planning, and operational discipline. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees — and this role is key to delivering on that promise at the building level, ensuring preventative maintenance, corrective work, and contractor activities are executed to standard. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and as Engineering Lead, you'll create that environment for your team, reinforcing professionalism, safety culture, and accountability every day. What your day-to-day will look like: Manage and support site engineering and maintenance staff, providing daily direction, work planning, coaching, and performance feedbackOversee daily operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems, monitoring performance and identifying emerging risksCoordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities, determining appropriate maintenance frequencies to support system reliabilityOversee contractors performing work on building systems, ensuring safety, quality, and scope adherence while minimizing operational disruptionEnforce safe work practices, ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and maintain accurate documentation and recordsSupport onboarding, training, and ongoing development of engineering team members, embracing more innovative ways of working and prioritizing opportunities to strengthen their careersPartner with the Facility Manager on maintenance planning, prioritization, reliability-based practices, and continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications: HS diploma or GED10+ years of experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or a related fieldPrior experience leading or supervising engineering or maintenance staffStrong hands-on knowledge of building systems and maintenance best practicesExperience coordinating contractors and managing maintenance work in an operational environmentStrong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approachProficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree in an engineering or technical disciplineHVAC certification, operating engineer license, or equivalent credentialsExperience supporting complex or multi-building campus environments Location: Vancouver WA Schedule: M-F 7:30AM-4:00PM