Building Engineer

JLL; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Building Engineer to oversee the delivery and maintenance of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS, MV systems, generators, and cooling. The role requires night shifts and incident management to ensure continuous operation.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, monitoring of HVAC, electrical and life safety systems, and rapid corrective actions during faults. Strong communication and CMMS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in a data center/critical facility.
• Experience with building systems including UPS, emergency generators and switchgear.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office, Google Suite and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance of building systems to ensure 100% uptime.
• Monitor operation of HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, plumbing, electrical and emergency backup systems.
• Record readings and adjust as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Analyze system operations, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage work orders, CMMS, vendor interactions, and customer-facing tickets.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures and contribute to site safety.

Skills

Data center experience

UPS and generators

CMMS & MS Office

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Building Engineer isresponsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure(UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.)

SHIFT: Nights 10 hrs. (2100-0700) Sun-Wed / Wed-Sat

What is your day to day?

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required. Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Physical Work Abilities & Requirements:

This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:

• Walking large, campus-like settings.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays.
• Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in a data center/critical facility.
• Experience with building systems, including: UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite and CMMS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center Experience
• Power Distribution/Switchgear Experience
• WA State 07 Maintenance Electrician
• Universal CFC Certification
• Rated Thermographer
• UST (Underground Storage Tank) certification