Engineering Specialist

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Engineering Specialist - JLL

What this job involves: This role supports a biomedical research facility, focusing on preventive maintenance (PM), emergency response, and general upkeep of specialized laboratory infrastructure. The Engineering Specialist maintains and repairs HVAC systems with precise environmental controls, laboratory-grade plumbing, and electrical systems supporting sensitive research equipment. This position is critical to ensuring uninterrupted operations in a sensitive research environment where precision and reliability directly impact groundbreaking scientific work. You'll be part of a team that keeps cutting-edge facilities running at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Inspect and analyze equipment, diagnosing troubles or malfunctions and making necessary adjustments to minimize service interruptions and equipment downtime

Execute maintenance and repair work on boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and general building infrastructure(2 feet) using reliability-centered maintenance practices

Perform complex operating procedures for high-pressure steam boilers, lab utilities, emergency generators, propane vaporizers, and other critical systems

Conduct scheduled tours of boiler plant, chiller plant, and lab utility equipment, including cooling towers, emergency generator rooms, and air handling machine rooms

Respond to emergencies during after-hours shifts, taking appropriate corrective actions to maintain facility operations

Manage work orders, logs, and related documentation in the CMMS while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and site standards

Maintain engineering/electrical spaces in a clean and neat manner while overseeing water treatment programs

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 3 years of experience in facility maintenance

Proficiency in using CMMS and basic computer skills for reporting and documentation

Ability to work independently and plan work without direct supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant technical certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

Advanced troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

Knowledge of building automation, system controls, and fire alarm systems

Experience with Direct Digital Control systems

Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance practices

Experience in commercial or industrial building maintenance

Previous experience working in a biopharma research environment

Location: Onsite

Work Shift:7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm

Flexibility to work various shifts and respond to on-call situations

Salary/ Comp: 42-$46

This position does not provide 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

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