Lead Operating Engineer

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Falls Church, VA Posted 4/28/2025 Full Time

Lead Operating Engineer

Falls Church, VA

7am-3:30pm

$75,000-85,000

The Lead Operating Engineer (LOE)effectively performs engineering duties, supports, manages and develops assigned engineers, engages with the onsite client team, partners with the Facility Coordinator, and engages in the technical operation of integrated chiller/plant facility management includingelectrical, mechanical, and fire suppression systems in a 24x7 environment with no unplanned downtime to the critical load. The LOEadvises the Facility Manager about technical issues and recommends engineering solutions to solve building systems problems. The focus of LOE activities shall be to maintain 100% uptime of the facilityutilizingthe assigned engineer team and vendor partners.

Qualifications

Experience

A minimum of 5years experience in ‘mission critical’ facilities and maintenance

Extensive knowledge and expertise in central building plant operations and solid knowledge of reliability engineering techniques used in contemporary office and light manufacturing facilities

Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings, wiring schemes and control diagrams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on technical and engineering documents

Ability to diagnose problems in building support systems and make recommendations for solutions in a multi-vendor environment

Understanding of low voltage wiring techniques

A demonstrated track record of effective problem solvingcapabilities

Education

High schooldiploma or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Strong PC skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project

Moderate understanding of computer hardware architecture

Engineering licensure is desired

Administrative

Daily Corrigo (CMMS) Use and Oversight

Manage Engineer Schedules Including Paid Time Off and Off-Hours Work

Parts Ordering (Marketplace)

Manage Spare Parts Inventory

Scheduling of Contractor Service Work (with vendors and client)

Emergency Response Procedures

Utilizing and tracking Engineering Drawings and Technical Records

Onsite Record Retention

Reporting

Building Infrastructure and Facilities Systems Status Report

Critical Spare Parts Reporting

Maintenance Performance Report

After-Action Reporting (as required)

Managerial

Provide Oversight and Direction to Engineers

Provide Training and Staff Development

Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours

Annual Performance Reviews

Technical

Holistically Operate Integrated Chiller Plant Facilities

Perform Standard Engineering Site Tasks

Serve as Escalation Point for Engineers Needing Technical Assistance

Solve Technical Problems in Building Infrastructure and Facilities Systems

Improve/Develop System Maintenance Plans

Measure Contractor Service Level Performance

Provide Health and Safety Guidelines

Testing and Commissioning of Equipment

Assist in developing project specific schedules, budgets and related documentation

Clerical

Systems Records and Reports

Drawing Files (Soft and Hard Copies)

Manufacturers Operations and Maintenance Manuals

Domestic Technical Documents

Consolidated Maintenance Reports

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JOB LOCATION:
Falls Church, VA 22042

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