We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Engineering Specialist

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Ashburn
Feb 13, 2026

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.

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 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'repursuing.

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.

Applied = 0

(web-54bd5f4dd9-cz9jf)