Assistant Engineer

JLL; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the Data Centre operations, focusing on administrative and documentation duties to ensure accurate records and compliance.

You will coordinate with engineering and back-office teams, maintain logs and drawings, process work orders, and assist audits, with 1–3 years’ relevant experience and a Diploma/Associate degree.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, IT, or related field.
• 1–3 years of data centre or technical admin experience.
• Experience with CMMS or DCIM platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update technical documentation, equipment logs, maintenance records, and as-built drawings.
• Process work orders, service requests, and contractor documentation per data centre protocols.
• Assist in preparing reports, incident summaries, and compliance paperwork.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to track tasks and filing of certifications.
• Support audit readiness by organizing operational records (physical and digital).
• Verify accuracy of asset registers, inventory lists, and change management forms with engineering staff.
• Ensure administrative workflows adhere to company standards and industry regulations (ISO, SOC 2, or local guidelines).

Skills

Documentation

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, IT

Tools

CMMS

DCIM

Nlyte

Sunbird

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 peopleand 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.

What this job involves: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Engineer to support our Data Centre operations team, with a primary focus on administrative and documentation duties. This role is essential in ensuring accurate recordkeeping, compliance with operational procedures, and smooth coordination between engineering activities and back-office functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update technical documentation, including equipment logs, maintenance records, and as-built drawings.
• Process work orders, service requests, and contractor documentation in alignment with data centre protocols.
• Assist in preparing reports, incident summaries, and compliance-related paperwork.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to track completion of tasks and ensure proper filing of certifications and permits.
• Support audit readiness by organizing and archiving operational records (physical and digital).
• Liaise with engineering staff to verify accuracy of asset registers, inventory lists, and change management forms.
• Ensure all administrative workflows adhere to company standards and industry regulations (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, or local data centre guidelines).

Required Skills and Experience

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, IT, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a data centre, critical facility, or technical administrative role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with CMMS or DCIM platforms (e.g., Nlyte, Sunbird, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple documentation streams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, network) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Location:

On-site -Hong Kong, SAR, China

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