Building Engineer, Data Centers

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Texas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Building Engineer for data centers in Claude, TX. The role focuses on maintaining and improving critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure to ensure 100% uptime.

You will monitor UPS, generators, cooling, and life-safety systems, perform preventive maintenance, and manage CMMS work orders while coordinating with vendors and clients. Commitment to safety and site procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a data center/critical facility.
• Experience with building systems: UPS, generators, switchgear.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on building systems to ensure uptime.
• Record readings, analyze operations, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage work orders (CMMS) and coordinate with vendors and customers.
• Respond to site emergencies and follow escalation procedures.

Skills

Data center experience

Communication skills

MS Office / Google Suite

Tools

CMMS

Corrigo

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

**Building Engineer, Data Centers** **What this job involves -** The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible 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.) What is your day to day? **Your day-to-day tasks will include -** * 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.**Desired experience and technical skills -** **Requirements:** * Ability to traverse 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.* 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:** * Corrigo experience* Universal EPA 608 certification* Trained in NFPA70EThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.**Location:**On-site –Claude, TXIf 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!