Facilities Capital Engineer

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About the role

This exciting opportunity is responsible for facilities capital engineering support for operations and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and equipment assets. In coordination and full collaboration with the Reliability & Asset Services COE, the Facilities Capital Engineer is responsible for day-to-day facility operations and long-term reliability engineering. Working closely with the local client Capital Engineering team and partnering with the client Operations team, you will drive infrastructure capital projects and improvements while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards (client standards, NFPA, PSM, OSHA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Recognizes that assignments are broad in nature and require appreciable originality and ingenuity to complete them, with considerable latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions.
• Capital Engineering & Planning
  • Ensure all site infrastructure adheres to applicable codes and standards including the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Conduct regular assessments and implement corrective actions to maintain continuous compliance across all facilities.
  • Lead infrastructure planning and renewal programs for mechanical and electrical systems. Develop capital plans that prioritize system 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, extend asset lifecycles, and ensure consistent execution across all sites.
  • Identify and champion projects that optimize site capacity and infrastructure utilization. Analyze current systems and operations to uncover opportunities for efficiency improvements, capacity expansion, and enhanced performance that align with organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners including engineers, contractors, and vendors to successfully execute infrastructure capital projects. Manage to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily.
• Reliability Engineering Support
  • Support failure analysis, equipment commissioning, and repair-versus-replace evaluations.
  • Manage reliability activities queue as liaison between daily maintenance and strategic initiatives.
  • Track and report on program effectiveness.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in an Engineering discipline, mechanical or electrical preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in facilities capital engineering, building engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable building codes and standards.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, capital budgeting, and multi-year renewal programs.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance procedures and operational standards.
• Experience in critical/regulated environments preferred (data centers, laboratories, manufacturing environments, automotive, petro-chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial, critical, manufacturing, labs, or distribution facility types required.
• Ability to use a variety of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and IT tools.

Skills

• Proven ability to make informed recommendations in situations where data sets may be incomplete.
• Ability to balance multiple stakeholder requirements.
• Able to interpret how the organizational goals and strategy translate into service or departmental activity.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to manipulate large amounts of data accurately using different spreadsheet formats.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach - "One Family, One JLL".
• Energizes others by showing passion and commitment.
• Self-aware; actively seeks, shares, and actions feedback on own performance and of team.
• Advocates self-development.
• A self-starter with a flexible and open-minded approach to working and drive to go "Beyond".
• Systematic approach to work with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Embraces change and develops innovative solutions, challenging the "status quo".

Qualifications

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

Pay

Estimated compensation for this position is 90,500.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Schedule

On-site - Chicago, IL, Davenport, IA, Des Moines, IA, Naperville, IL

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.