Assistant Chief Engineer - Lighting Controls

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Scope of Work

This role provides advanced technical leadership for networked lighting control systems across a large commercial real estate portfolio. The ACE is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing both legacy lighting control platforms and modern networked systems, ensuring reliable operation, code compliance, and smooth transitions during building openings, closures, and system upgrades.

The position requires deep expertise in Enlighted lighting controls, including support for aging and end-of-life hardware, as well as strong proficiency with Wattstopper, nLight, and other industry-standard lighting control technologies. The ACE will support day-to-day operations, lead commissioning activities, produce turnover documentation, and contribute to the development of future lighting control standards.

Core Responsibilities

Legacy Lighting Control Systems
Diagnose, repair, and stabilize legacy lighting control platforms, including Enlighted.
Reprogram, reset, and reconfigure zones, profiles, and control logic to maintain system performance.
Support aging hardware and software through their lifecycle sunset.
Serve as the primary technical resource for complex lighting control issues across multiple buildings.

Modern Lighting Control Systems
Support Wattstopper, nLight, and other networked lighting control systems.
Troubleshoot low-voltage circuits, 0-10V dimming, DALI, relay panels, occupancy sensors, and daylight harvesting systems.
Validate system performance and ensure alignment with design intent and energy code requirements.

Commissioning for New Spaces
Lead commissioning activities for new building openings, renovations, and reactivations.
Verify programming, zoning, sensor calibration, schedules, and system integration.
Ensure all lighting systems meet operational and code requirements prior to occupancy.

Turnover Documentation for Building Closures
Develop complete lighting control turnover packages for landlords or receiving parties.
Restore systems to base-building conditions and verify full functionality.
Produce clear, auditable documentation for handoff.

Support for Future Lighting Control Standards
Provide technical input during evaluation of new lighting control technologies.
Assist with pilot installations, testing, and standardization of next-generation systems.
Develop SOPs, training materials, and documentation to support long-term portfolio needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with electrical teams, construction teams, and facilities leadership to ensure consistent lighting control performance.
Maintain accurate as-builts, device maps, system inventories, and technical documentation.
Support energy compliance, sustainability initiatives, and demand-response strategies.

Required Technical Knowledge & Competencies

Lighting Controls Expertise
Advanced knowledge of Enlighted system architecture, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Wattstopper, nLight, Lutron, and other networked lighting control systems.
Ability to interpret and modify lighting control sequences, profiles, and zoning logic.

Electrical & Low-Voltage Systems
Strong understanding of low-voltage circuits, relay logic, 0-10V dimming, DALI, and sensor networks.
Ability to diagnose electrical faults, communication failures, and device-level issues.
Familiarity with NEC, Title 24, and energy-code lighting requirements.

Systems Integration
Understanding of how lighting controls interface with building management systems (BMS).
Familiarity with BACnet/IP and cloud-based control platforms.

Commissioning & Documentation
Skilled in commissioning new systems and validating functionality.
Ability to produce high-quality turnover documentation, as-builts, and SOPs.

Leadership & Communication
Ability to guide field teams and serve as the lighting controls authority.
Strong communication skills for working with leadership, landlords, and cross-functional partners.
Capable of managing competing priorities across a large, complex portfolio.

This position does not provide be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

172,931.00 - 172,931.20 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.

Location:

On-site -Mountain View, CA

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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