Operating Engineer

Company: JLL
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Operating Engineer - JLL What this job involves: The Operating Engineer’s technical responsibilities include the operations & maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment. Duties include all aspects of routine and emergency plant operations. This includes main switchgears, emergency generator operations, complicated emergency switching procedures, high pressure boiler systems, and Reverse Osmosis and Deionizer water systems. Manage the daily work schedules and routines of subordinate mechanics, reviewing completed work orders for detail and accuracy as well as setting up a quality assurance and inspection program. This person will be an integral member of the team to manage the daily, routine and emergency operation of the facility on a 24/7 basis to ensure 100% uptime of all systems. What your day-to-day will look like: Inspects and analyzes equipment and diagnoses trouble or malfunctions and makes necessary adjustments to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime Provides input to the planning of equipment system maintenance to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime through reliability centered maintenance practices Executing a wide variety of maintenance and repair work in relation to the installation, maintenance, and repairs of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and building equipment and infrastructure in general. May oversee the execution of daily operations and maintenance activities performed by JLL and/or contract personnel. Provide guidance and mentoring, as needed, to ensure personnel perform the tasks required in a complete and accurate manner and delivered with outstanding customer service. Performs a wide variety of complex operating procedures to ensure the proper operation of the high-pressure steam boilers, lab utilities, emergency generator operation, the propane vaporizer and others. Conducts scheduled tours of the boiler plant, chiller plant and lab utility equipment to include cooling towers, emergency generator rooms; main switchgear rooms, air handling machine rooms as well as steam stations and condensate return systems. Completes tours and watches according to predetermined schedules and reports status. During after hour’s shifts, responds to all emergencies and takes appropriate action to identify problems and take corrective actions without compromising watch duties. Calls on duty mechanics for assistance and or utilizes emergency call list when necessary. Will work with shift maintenance mechanics performing minor PM and repairs to central plant HVAC systems. Will maintain all engineering/electrical spaces in a clean and neat manner at all times. Will be responsible for maintaining water treatment programs. Review executed work orders, logs, forms, and related documentation on a daily basis to help ensure they are complete, current, and reflect the tasks as performed, and are appropriated filed in the CMMS, or other required system. Ensure all safety, environmental, and site standards are strictly adhered to within the facility by both JLL and any JLL vendors performing work. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, all applicable building codes and JLL policies and procedures. Provides “on-call” support for afterhours issues that may arise within the facility Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. 2-3 years of experience as a building operating engineer working in a high-pressure steam plant with a minimum of 500 BHP and centrifugal chillers of 750 tons or greater. Working knowledge of building automation, system controls and fire alarm systems. Proficient computer skills and experience working with Direct Digital Control systems is desirable. Must have general knowledge of industry maintenance and repair practices. Ability to work independently and plan work without direct supervision. Preferred Qualifications: 3rd Class District of Columbia Steam Operators license or equivalent. Hvac or Electrical License / Certifications. Location: 100% Onsite - Ashburn, VA. Schedule: Morning shift -12h shift. Flexible hours Overtime compensation. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams. JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Location: On-site –Ashburn, VA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include: 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 At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement . For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here . Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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