Chief Engineer, Data Centers

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & company holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Chief Engineer for a large hyperscale data center campus in Columbus, GA. This role leads a team of data center engineers, focusing on safe, efficient operations and achieving 100% uptime while maintaining multi-skilled coverage across critical environments.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of building engineering experience (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and EPA 608 certification, with strong customer service and the ability to manage incidents and safety

Qualifications

• 4+ years of building engineering experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience in Data Centers / Raised Floor environments.
• EPA 608 Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Licenses as required by AHJ.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a data center engineering team to ensure 100% uptime.
• Oversee safety procedures, training, and compliance with codes and AHJ requirements.
• Oversee MOP creation; coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with planner/scheduler.
• Manage incident response, RCAs, and after-hours support as needed (24x7).
• Utilize CMMS (Corrigo) for work orders and reporting; escalate per SLAs.
• Assist in hiring and performance reviews; maintain shift coverage.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Equipment maintenance

Data centers

Customer service

EPA 608 Certification

Driver's license

Education

Trades/Apprenticeship

Tools

MS Word/Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Chief Engineer, Data Centers

This position is responsible for managing a team of data center engineers at a large hyperscale data center campus. The role focuses on ensuring safe and efficient operations, maintaining site equipment and maintaining 100% uptime. The right person will demonstrate expertise in one specific area while being multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily work assignments.

People Management

• Ensure your team is completing training as assigned.
• Manage day-to-day HR issues, escalating as necessary.
• Performance manage direct reports through the JLL Quality Conversations process.
• Maintain a schedule of Sync meetings with direct reports.
• At a minimum, discussing areas for the employee to improve on and areas where the employee is meeting/exceeding expectations.
• Write and deliver both the annual performance review and rating.
• Participate in performance rating calibration process.
• Participate in the hiring process.
• Ensure site has appropriate shift coverage to maintain all critical environment spaces.

Safety

• Complete hazard assessments as necessary.
• Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Maintain compliance with all local AHJ ordinance, codes, and laws.
• Complete all required safety training as scheduled.

Operations

• Oversee and implement the MOP creation process.
• Operate and maintain the critical equipment to ensure the campus achieves 100% uptime, while maintaining concurrently maintainable status.
• Coordinate with planner scheduler to complete all preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Utilize manufacturer operations manuals (O&Ms) to help create and implement training curricula for the stie operations teams to include:
• Electrical distribution equipment such as: Emergency Generators, HV/MV/LV switchgears, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Battery Energy Storage Uninterruptible Power Supplies (BESSUPS), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), or any other needed systems.
• Mechanical plant equipment such as: Air Cooled Chiller plant, Fan Walls, Computer Room Air Conditioning/Handler (CRAC/CRAH), Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), Direct Expansion Units (DX), Make-up Air Units (MUA), Dedicated Outside Air Supply (DOAS), Exhaust fans, etc.
• Controls and Network systems: BMS and EPMS systems, internal networks, and system telemetry flows, BACNet and ModBus communications protocols.
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.

Incident Management

• Be the first point of contact for service impacting events involving the mechanical plant.
• Assist the team in troubleshooting and mitigating incidents.
• Assist in the creation of root cause analysis (RCAs).
• Participate in RCA presentations to the customer management team.
• Be available for after- hours support regarding the mechanical plant.
• This includes 24x7 response.

Administrative

• Utilize Corrigo (CMMS) for all work performed.
• Ensure prompt and accurate work order updates.
• Escalate any customer impacting incident’s in accordance with contract SLAs.
• Attend any work or safety meetings as required.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by your manager.

Physical Work requirements

• Lifting up to 80 lbs.
• Working from heights.
• Frequently climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead.
• Working in adverse conditions (i.e., extreme cold, extreme hot).
• Driving for long periods of time.
• Climbing a ladder with a 300 lb weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.
• Climbing a ladder up to 30 feet.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required:

• 4+ years of technical experience in building engineering with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production equipment repair and maintenance.
• Experience working in Data Centers/Raised Floor Environment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Universal EPA 608 Certification.
• Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel as well as Google Suite applications.
• 2 years of trades school or documented apprenticeship in relevant craft skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred:

• Expertise in one specific craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, Material Handling Equipment).
• Familiarity with building automation systems and fire/life safety systems.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Columbus, GA

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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