Top 34 Chief engineer Jobs in Illinois

Chief Engineer
Aligned Data Centers, LLC —Northlake, IL
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Chief Engineer
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook —Lombard, IL
- $82,000 - $86,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Chief Engineer (Non-Union)
Peak Midrise-Highrise —Arlington Heights, IL
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Writing skills
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Chief Engineer
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel —Lisle, IL
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
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Union Chief Engineer
CBRE —Chicago, IL
- $169,145.60 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 8 years
ASST CHIEF ENGINEER
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $137,856 - $155,292 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- High school
- 5 years
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Chief Engineer
Adler Planetarium —Chicago, IL
- $52.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Google Workspace
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- 403(b) matching
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Chief Maintenance Engineer
Chicago Marriott Northwest —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $70,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Chief Engineer
Fernwood Property Management —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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Chief Engineer
The Field Museum —Chicago, IL
- $102,000 - $104,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Construction experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Data Center Chief Engineer - ORD
Edged —Aurora, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Chief Engineer
holiday Inn Express & Suites Loves Park - Rockford —Loves Park, IL
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Data Center Chief Engineer - ORD
EDC —Aurora, IL
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Chief Engineer Dual Property
QUEENSIDE HOSPITALITY LLC —Matteson, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Plumbing
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Chief Building Engineer
The Salvation Army Central Territory —Chicago, IL
- $84,898 - $104,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Chief Building Engineer
REM Inc —Chicago, IL
- $38 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Chief Engineer
REM Inc —Chicago, IL
- $35.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
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Chief Engineer
Field Museum —Chicago, IL
- $102,000 - $104,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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ASST CHIEF ENGINEER OF SEWERS
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $130,560 a year
- Multiple hires
- Civil engineering
- Management
- High school
6d
Chief Engineer
Hotel Indigo —Naperville, IL
- $73,360 - $85,000 a year
- Carpentry
- Hotel
- Human resources
- Free parking

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Chief Engineer

Aligned Data Centers, LLC -
Northlake, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for providing senior technical leadership and operational oversight within a mission-critical facility. This role supports the Facility Manager and Maintenace Manager by ensuring procedural integrity, technical excellence, risk mitigation, and operational continuity across all electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and building management systems.

The Chief Engineer serves as the primary technical authority on site, bridging shift-based operations and site-level leadership. This position strengthens change management quality, vendor execution, compliance readiness, training development, and project coordination. The ideal candidate will possess deep mission-critical infrastructure expertise, strong procedural discipline, and demonstrated leadership capability in high-availability environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Operations & Infrastructure Oversight

Provide senior-level technical oversight for all critical facility systems including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, chilled water systems, fire/life safety systems, and BMS platforms.
Review and validate Change Requests (CRs) prior to Facility Manager approval to ensure procedural accuracy, risk mitigation completeness, and safety compliance.
Ensure all work performed on site adheres strictly to approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and change management procedures.
Conduct quality reviews of completed procedures and ensure proper documentation storage and record retention.
Participate in and lead technical portions of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following incidents.
Maintain operational continuity between shifts by coordinating maintenance activities, vendor work, and ongoing projects.

Safety, Compliance, & Emergency Response

Ensure site adherence to all safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company operational policies.
Conduct risk assessments related to maintenance activities and project execution.
Stop unsafe work and escalate safety concerns as necessary.
Respond to emergency events including power failures, fire alarms, equipment failures, and customer-impacting incidents.
Coordinate with LCFTs to ensure OCC coverage and proper escalation during critical events.
Support preparation and execution of AMMO audits and post-audit corrective actions.

Leadership & Team Development

Serve as senior technical mentor to LCFTs, CFTs, and CFMTs.
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of Operations personnel.
Develop and coordinate technical training programs including CMMS usage, controls systems, safety procedures, and operational best practices.
Facilitate site drills in accordance with annual training plans and operational readiness requirements.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Promote innovation and process refinement across site operations.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Support the Facility Manager in customer interactions related to operational performance, audits, and technical reviews.
Serve as Operations point of contact for on-site projects, coordinating scope reviews, access control, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
Partner with Project Managers and vendors to ensure operational protection during project execution.
Communicate technical updates and operational risks to the Director in a timely and professional manner.

Budget & Resource Support

Assist the Facility Manager in identifying operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
Support review of vendor proposals, scopes of work, and maintenance planning activities.
Ensure efficient utilization of site resources to maintain operational excellence while controlling costs.

Project Management & Process Improvement

Coordinate site-level operational aspects of infrastructure projects, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Support turnover readiness for new equipment and expansions.
Develop tracking mechanisms to ensure proper completion of CMMS items (WO, PM, INC, REP, CR, etc.).
Continuously evaluate operational processes to improve efficiency, documentation quality, and risk mitigation.
Partner with Operations SMEs to ensure site adherence to company Runbook standards and implementation of operational bulletins.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline).
Equivalent industry experience (10+ years in data center operations) may substitute for formal education.

Experience:

5+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management, including multi-site responsibility.
Demonstrated success in operational leadership, risk management, and technical training delivery.
Experience developing and executing onboarding or technical programs within infrastructure environments.

Technical Expertise:

Strong proficiency in critical infrastructure systems: electrical (UPS, ATS, generators), mechanical (chillers, TES), and control systems (BMS).
Knowledge of SOPs, EOPs, compliance auditing, and safety/regulatory standards.
Familiarity with operational policies, commissioning, and operational readiness procedures.

Leadership & Communication Skills:

Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal communication capabilities.
Proven ability to lead without formal authority and drive change across distributed teams.
Analytical and solutions-oriented, with strong situational awareness in live operational environments.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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