Operating Engineer

Description

As an Operating Engineer at JLL you will maintain and monitor building systems in critical environments, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will ensure continuous operation of fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical and hot‑water systems, applying technical expertise to analyze operations, troubleshoot issues and implement preventive maintenance, while meeting 100 % uptime and service‑level agreements.

The role is based onsite in Redmond, WA and includes on‑call responsibilities, oversight of contractors, detailed engineering documentation and adherence to emergency escalation, critical awareness processes and engineering guidelines.

• Maintain and monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and air‑conditioning equipment.
• Record system readings and adjust to ensure proper operation.
• Analyze operations, identify and correct malfunctions.
• Oversee contractor activities and communicate critical functions.
• Maintain detailed engineering logs, data sheets and building‑round records.
• Implement emergency escalation procedures and follow critical awareness processes.
• Support development of utility/electrical/mechanical procedures and protocols.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or technical training/degree required.
• 3+ years experience in facilities operations, maintenance and engineering.
• 01, 07, or 06A electrical license.
• Technical knowledge of critical environments and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and computer applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to follow work‑management processes; knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Preferred: Operating Engineer (BOC) license or similar.
• Preferred: Universal CFC license (or obtain within 90 days).
• Preferred: Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Preferred: Knowledge of energy management, sustainability, regulatory inspections and environmental audits.
• Preferred: Ability to present technical topics effectively.
• Preferred: Experience working with clients/tenants in critical facilities.

Benefits

JLL offers a supportive, inclusive culture, comprehensive benefits and a compensation range of $77,900–$112,900 annually, with additional perks such as 401(k) matching, health plans, paid parental leave, PTO, early wage access and more.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance