Building Engineer - Data Center

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Facilities Services is seeking a Building Engineer - Data Center in Suwanee, GA. You will ensure the smooth operation of critical systems in the data center, maintaining 100% uptime for essential infrastructure. This role requires a proactive approach to monitoring and maintaining various building systems, along with strong communication skills to manage incidents and collaborate with vendors. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience, particularly in a critical facility setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a data center or critical facility.
• Experience with building systems such as UPS, generators, and switchgears.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on building systems.
• Record readings, analyze system operations, and identify malfunctions.
• Manage incidents that could impact critical systems.

Skills

Communication

Problem Resolution

Maintenance

Monitoring

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

CMMS

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What This Job Involves

The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for the delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems, etc.).

What is your day to day?

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAH, CRAC, plumbing, controls), electrical systems (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, transformers), and hot water systems.
• Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating and water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Record readings, analyze system operation, identify malfunctions, and take corrective actions. Comply with safety policies for hazardous materials and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Manage incidents and events that could impact critical systems, including work order management via CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
• Understand and follow emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Physical Work Abilities & Requirements

This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting (minimum 50 lbs), working at heights, and working in different schedules, including holidays and responding to emergencies.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years experience in a data center or critical facility.
• Experience with building systems such as UPS, generators, and switchgears.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and CMMS.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Corrigo.
• EPA 608 certification.
• NFPA70E training.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Information Technology
• Industries: Facilities Services, Real Estate, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing