Data Center Critical Environments Engineer

JLL; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Daily Pay early access to earned wages

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to maintain mission‑critical data center infrastructure, ensuring 100% uptime for clients. You will handle UPS, generators, cooling, and electrical systems, working in a fast‑paced environment while applying best‑practice techniques to keep facilities running 24/7.

The role involves operating and monitoring sophisticated systems, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with vendors to resolve tickets quickly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility environment.
• Experience with mission-critical building systems including UPS, emergency generators, switchgear, and power distribution equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to document activities and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all critical building systems to ensure 100% uptime (fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, plumbing, controls, UPS, generators, switchgear, PD, transformers).
• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air-conditioning equipment; boilers, pumps, valves, and piping.
• Record equipment readings, analyze operations, identify problems, and take corrective action.
• Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to tickets promptly.
• Learn data center infrastructure to manage incidents and events affecting critical systems.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures and respond to site emergencies to protect operations.
• Maintain safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials; keep the site compliant.

Skills

Data center operations

Communication skills

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

JLL is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to maintain mission‑critical data center infrastructure, ensuring 100% uptime for clients. You will handle UPS, generators, cooling, and electrical systems, working in a fast‑paced environment while applying best‑practice techniques to keep facilities running 24/7.

The role involves operating and monitoring sophisticated systems, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with vendors to resolve tickets quickly.